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The July 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Chinese cement industry continues to maintain growth, resulting in a much greater need for new plant and higher technology. Imports also start to make their presence felt. ICR attends the opening ceremony of Lafarge’s Dujiangyan plant and assesses the growing strength of the world’s leading cement producer in China.
In this issue
Explore the July 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.
World news
The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.
Chinese markets in focus
The Chinese cement industry continues to maintain growth, resulting in a much greater need for new plant and higher technology. Imports also start to make their presence felt.
Lafarge sets the pace
ICR attends the opening ceremony of Lafarge's Dujiangyan plant and assesses the growing strength of the world's leading cement producer in China.
Quenching a hot topic
Dr Clark pours cool advice over the problems flames, fuel and combustion.
Cemtech Athens
With the programme taking shape, a major exhibition and an expected 300 delegates, this year's meeting promises to be a success.
Evolving manufacture
ICR takes stock of technical and marketing developments in the global cement industry and asks if the industry has reached the requisite degree of advancement.
Look into the flame
The building blocks of a new kiln control system under development by a group of German engineers from Powitec are assessed.
Characterisation of cementitious materials
ICR revisits Rietveld technology and X-ray analysis which is now being used to evaluate the amorphous content of slag and fly ash.
Enterprise reliability
The FMSC Group shows how the successful application of Enterprise Reliability Strategy programmes has brought financial benefits to Ash Grove Cement.
High rise achievements
The French cement industry hit record consumption levels in 2001. Flowever, as con struction activity begins to slide, a slowdown in cement demand now threatens.
Making changes
A review of some of the main plant modernisation projects in France reveals a requirement for new bagging lines, coolers and pyroprocessing equipment.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.
New orders
A round-up of the latest orders and contracts from the global cement industry.