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International Cement Review - February 2002

Issue summary

The February 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on how New York cement markets will most likely respond to the effects of 11 September. A compilation of the latest international cement plant projects. After years of over supply, Saudi Arabian cement producers are now enjoying an increase in consumption and are driving forward with export plans.

Key topics

  • Saudi Arabia cement industry
  • gears and lubrication
  • cement plant projects
  • cement trade

In this issue

February 2002 contents

Explore the February 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.

  2. 20

    New York's big clean-up

    ICR reports on how New York cement markets will most likely respond to the effects of 11 September.

  3. 27

    Place your orders

    A compilation of the latest international cement plant projects.

  4. 32

    Saudi trading outlook

    After years of over supply, Saudi Arabian cement producers are now enjoying an increase in consumption and are driving forward with export plans.

  5. 39

    Open and closed case

    Can the quest to provide truly open control systems become more than a dream? Portland Bill investigates.

  6. 44

    Dedusting dilemma

    Scheuch discusses dedusting solutions for the Lafarge-Perlmooser plant, Austria.

  7. 47

    Flux, volume or viscosity?

    Dr Clark looks at the characteristics of fluxes and assesses their value.

  8. 48

    E-service with a smile

    A sample of some of the best Q&A from ICR's Technical Forum online service.

  9. 56

    Alternative weighs

    ICR reviews the latest weighing equipment to benefit the cement industry, including some recent installations.

  10. 61

    Weser's critical mass

    ICR visits bulk handling specialist Weser Engineering in Germany to examine its strengths.

  11. 64

    Panamax challenge

    Ad Ligthart of Cement Distribution Consultants analyses the advantages of using Panamax ships for bulk cement transportation.

  12. 70

    Mexican markets

    Following a dip in construction activity last year, Mexico waits patiently for consumption to rebound.

  13. 76

    Storing up demand

    Mike Hunter reports on the new cement storage facility at the Glens Falls terminal.

  14. 78

    Product News

    The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.

  15. 80

    New orders

    A round-up of the latest orders and contracts from the global cement industry.

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