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The April 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Paris plays host to the Intercem 2000 conference at a time when France is enjoying its highest cement consumption levels for seven years. Lawrence Amboldt puts the French cement market under the microscope and focuses on the four main players. In the first phase of a three-stage sell off programme, devised by Nigeria's National Privatisation Council, the government-owned shares of Calabar Cement Company Limited are up for sale.
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Explore the April 2000 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.
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The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.
France: host to Intercem
Paris plays host to the Intercem 2000 conference at a time when France is enjoying its highest cement consumption levels for seven years Lawrence Amboldt puts the French cement market under the microscope and focuses on the four main players.
A golden opportunity
In the first phase of a three-stage sell off programme, devised by Nigeria's National Privatisation Council, the government-owned shares of Calabar Cement Company Limited are up for sale Here, Eyo Ita looks at issues raised by the acquisition, rehabilitation and reactivation of…
Economic terminal
Aumund Fordertechnik offer a general description of the terminal it recently installed for Cementos Colon, explaining how it met some demanding objectives.
Proven dome storage
The growing popularity of dome storage prompted Cambelt International Corp and Domtec International to pool their resources and expertise so they can provide their customers with efficient, low-cost solutions for bulk materials storage and automated reclaim systems.
Malaysia: Ready for the upturn?
Having suffered at the hands of the Asian Crisis, falling currencies and a fierce price war, the Malayan cement industry has faced some tough challenges This report looks at how the sector's fortunes appear to be changing as recovery seems imminent.
Go with the flow
Ad Lighthart of Cement Distributions Consultants looks at new developments in the design of cement terminals and why cement flow is of vital importance to designers.
Using waste responsibly
Cement Corp of Japan, examines issues relating to waste processing and stresses the importance and benefits of recycling by the local cement industry.
A sticky situation
Loesche provides Southdown's Clinchfield plant with an appropriate mill to grind its problem raw materials.
Road to recovery in Peru
The Peruvian economy has encountered many changes over the past decade which have had various consequences for the construction industry. This report looks at how the cement industry has overcome recent challenges.