International Cement Review - August 2002

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August 2002 contents

Explore the August 2002 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.

1. 4

   World news

   The Latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.I.

2. 20

   Corporate profiles

   ICR review of corporate profiles details the financial aspects and development policies of the world's leading cement producers Lafarge Holcim Cemex Heidelbergcement Italcementi Taiheiyo Dyckerhoff RMC Cimpor Buzzi Unicem Votorantim.

3. 42

   Gambling on expansion

   ICR provides a report of the central plains area of USA, where Holcim is planning to build a 4Mta plant at Ste Genevieve County, Missouri.

4. 51

   Cementing a new future

   Ten cement majors pledge their support in Paris for a sustainable future by committing themselves to a joint initiative which will involve progress reports.

5. 56

   Snapshots & fishbones

   Technical Forum investigates methods of forming a useful dataset of information which will quickly guide operators to the causes of frequent faults.

6. 57

   Eco-friendly IT support

   Pavilion Technologies investigates whether the internet and information technology programmes can provide manufacturers with a sustainability plan.

7. 59

   Condition monitoring

   Flender Service GmbH explains how the Gearcontroller telediagnostic system can be used on a global basis with internet access.

8. 63

   Seeking perfection

   Orrie Fenn, PPC, introduces a new type of kiln cooler technology, designed around Model Based Predictive Control unit, at its Dwaalboom plant, South Africa.

9. 69

   Handle with care

   Various leading bulk handling specialists report on recent orders, cement projects.