International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ‘Andrew P Smith of the ABN AMRO Group investigates the driving forces behind the current trends for cement companies to consolidate and expand their markets. He reports that it is not just the major cement companies that are trying to expand. ICR profiles the top nine cement producers and looks at their global strategies.
In this issue
Explore the August 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.
World News
The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.
A twist in the tale
Smith of the ABN AMRO Group investigates the driving forces behind the current trends for cement companies to consolidate and expand their markets He reports that it is not just the major cement companies that are trying to expand.
The global leaders in cement
ICR profiles the top nine cement producers and looks at their global strategies This in-depth focus analyses the progress that these leading multi-national cement companies have made in the past 12 months and assesses where their next moves are likely to be Holderbank…
A new giant in Mauritius
Adam Ligthart reports from Mauritius which now has a new world class cement terminal built by Ciments de I'Ocean Indien Limitee The project now provides for the largest cement terminal in the Indian Ocean.
Bulk material handling survey
ICR features the latest projects and equipment of the major bulk material handling suppliers in this comprehensive survey The survey reports on new installations of pneumatic and chain conveyors, ship unloaders, storage, screens, hoppers, chutes.
Unloading: a new tool
Bernt Gunnarson provides an update on the performance qualities of BMH Marine's new 1500tph multi-purpose ship unloader Designed for 'super terminals' the new unloader is set to give customers a welcome alternative to the standard 800tph shore-based unloader.
California's sunny future
Is California's golden state about to break all previous cement records? ICR investigates why the USA's Largest consuming cement state, which saw difficulties in the early 1990s, has now bounced back Production facilities are expanding while imports continue to flood in.
New orders
A round-up of the latest orders and contracts from the global cement industry.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.