International Cement Review magazine archive
The May 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Despite the seemingly ever-increasing demand for cement throughout much of the United States, it has been suggested that a recession may be just around the corner. ICR examines current and future prospects for the US cement industry. In this article, US expert, Rob Roy, puts Utah, one of the fastest growing US states for cement demand, under the microscope.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
US Cement Survey
Despite the seemingly ever-increasing demand for cement throughout much of the United States, it has been suggested that a recession may be just around the corner ICR examines current and future prospects for the US cement industry.
Busy as a bee
In this article, US expert, Rob Roy, puts Utah, one of the fastest growing US states for cement demand, under the microscope.
Millennium Plant
As we enter the 21st century, new trends in processing techniques are emerging Palle Erik Grydgaard of FL Smidth & Co look at how cement production methods have progressed in recent years.
Bunol's twin peaks
ICR reports on its recent visit to the Buriol works of Valenciana Cement in Spain, giving readers the opportunity to explore a cement factory that has successfully combined the production and sales of both grey and white cement.
Effective automation
Santiago Ruiz de Valbuena of Cementos Portland SA, tells of the new technology from Krupp Polysius, recently installed at the Flonatria and Olazagutia plants in Spain.
Matozinhos automation
Patricia Teixeira Sampaio, Rodrigo Teixeira and ELeio Magno examine the new automation control system recently installed at the Lafarge Matozinhos plant, and the operational gains it has provided.
Writing on the wall
Japanese cement producers may face poor sales and profitability in the coming year Flowever, there are signs to suggest that construction activity levels might just be starting to improve ICR Research examines this situation.
Extending MTBS
Dr Michael Clark of Whitehopleman, offers details of a new service for guaranteeing reliable and accurate refractory performance.
US Buyer's guide
The latest cement equipment suppliers with their latest contact details.
Nigerian discussions
ICR reports on its recent visit to Nigeria where it attended the first Nigerian Cement Conference in Lagos, and examines why this promising West African market is beginning to attract more interest and much higher levels of imports - 5Mt last year!