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The October 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR’s conference review details highlights from the two day Cemtech meeting held last month at the Royal Garden Hotel, London. UK cement markets under review. Independent analyst, Lawrence Amboldt, takes a measued look at the mainland UK cement industry in this recent report.
In this issue
Explore the October 1999 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
World News
The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.
Costa Rican focus
With Cemex taking a dominant local role its time to take a trip south and explore this Latin American cement base.
Cemtech success
ICR's conference review details highlights from the two day Cemtech meeting held last month at the Royal Garden Hotel, London.
UK cement markets under review
Independent analyst, Lawrence Amboldt, takes a measured look at the mainland UK cement industry in this recent report With new projects taking shape and changes in ownership, the outlook remains far from dull.
Open for business
ICR was invited to the opening of the new Damietta cement import terminal, Egypt, now one of the world's largest reception centres which i: set to cater for a local market need of some 7000tpd.
On the strait and narrow
Coinciding with the first official visit to the new Ras A1 Khaimah cement works, in the United Arab Emirates, ICR reviews progress at this newly commissioned works — a success for the French Technip Group.
Trendsetters in automation
FLS Automation specialists in Denmark look back over the past decade of automation and robotic advances in the cement sector While significant progress has been achieved, there is more to come over the next horizon.
Down in the Delta
Rob Roy's voyage of discovery around the North American cement industry takes him this month to the US deep south where he analyses latest developments in the Mississippi delta — venue for Intercem Americas.
Chelm works officially opened
Before invited guests, the Polish Chelm works was officially inaugurated This report looks at some of the technical achievements.
Conveying the product
Technology improvements on offer in this latest ICR round-up which looks at new products entering the market.