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The September 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Credit Lyonnais Securities discuss the fundamental turning, point now facing the European cement market with a special emphasis on recent and likely corporate developments. Bridging the divide ICR reviews the Danish cement market where analysts have recently predicted a. downturn in demand following some extremely good years.
In this issue
Explore the September 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.
Europe at the crossroads
Credit Lyonnais Securities discuss the fundamental turning point now facing the European cement market with a special emphasis on recent and likely corporate developments.
Bridging the divide
ICR reviews the Danish cement market where analysts have recently predicted a downturn in demand following some extremely good years Will Aalborg Portland have to give more emphasis on exports in order to buoy up profits?
White, grey and green
ICR outlines its recent visit to Aalborg Portland in Denmark where the emphasis is being put on green cement as well as white and grey?
Environmental issues facing the Australian cement industry
The danger of excessive levels of greenhouse gases in cement production are still very much under discussion Charles Jubb from Aquatech Environmental Economies discusses the realities for the Australian cement sector.
Looking after No. 1
David Wallis, formerly of PT Semen Andalas, Indonesia, provides an informa tive insight as to how his company conduct its gypsum purchasing strategies.
More gas, less waste
Discuss the contract to upgrade the gas conditioning tower at Puerto Rican Cement Co without adding to or modifying the existing air pollution control equipment.
The need for speed
Kiln rotation speed is one of the many variables which can be increased to improve efficiency within the cement making process Hamilton Technical Services from the US, discuss the possible successes of changing kiln speed.
Reporting from the Ukraine
Experts from the Ukraine cement sector highlight the current status of the local industry and outline some proposed upgrade work.