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The November 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR surveys economic and cement prospects in Middle East countries. Michael Clark calculates how to measure plant performance correctly. A review of this year’s successful Cemtech Conference held in Athens, Greece.
In this issue
Explore the November 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 ICR surveys economic and cement prospects in Middle East countries.
Oil still holds the key
ICR surveys economic and cement prospects in Middle East countries.
Equipment effectiveness
Michael Clark calculates how to measure plant performance correctly.
Cemtech Athens 2002
Review of this year's successful Cemtech Conference held in Athens, Greece.
Fujairah redefined
Fujairah Cement Industries Looks back on nearly a decade of plant modernisations.
Weighed and tested
The latest technology in weighing and sampling equipment is reviewed.
In and out of Africa
A look at how CDC's approach to plant modernisation in Africa caught the eye of the world's biggest cement companies.
Planning for the future
Richard Lowell, FMSC Group, describes how plant maintenance planning at Lafarge North America has flourished into a new corporate strategy.
Caribbean waves
Is Cemex still interested in strengthening its position in the Caribbean? ICR assesses the current market situation.
California construction
California Portland Cement seeks an environmentally-friendly solution for its new import terminal at Stockton.
Quicker payback
Birla Cement Corporation explains how it has reduced energy consumption at its Vikas plant with cooler fan and hammer mill improvements.
Piggyback train rides
Intermodal transport is about to begin test runs in the UK, as Lafarge seeks new ways to improve its cement distribution.
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.