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International Cement Review - September 2002

Issue summary

The September 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reviews the German cement industry which has seen a decline in sales, a price war and a Cartel Office raid in recent months. How will it now fare in the after- math of the August floods? A special insight into the major German cement industry suppliers with reports on new technology, company profiles and updates on the producers.

Key topics

  • Germany cement industry
  • cement market trends
  • cement plant technology
  • global cement industry

In this issue

September 2002 contents

Explore the September 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. 6

    World news

    The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.

  2. 20

    The downward spiral

    ICR reviews the German cement industry which has seen a decline in sales, a price war and a Cartel Office raid in recent months How will it now fare in the aftermath of the August floods?

  3. 30

    German expertise

    A special insight into the major German cement industry suppliers with reports on new technology, company profiles and updates on the producers.

  4. 58

    A faster sack line

    Windmoller & Holscher describes its new multiwall sack line equipment.

  5. 61

    Honing the strategy

    ICR interviews Holcim Group CEO, Markus Akermann, on recent corporate and market developments.

  6. 65

    Bogue vs Chromy

    Dr Clark investigates the debate about how best to measure and control clinker mineralogy.

  7. 67

    Grinding manoeuvres

    Holcim decides to modernise its SOCIMAT cement plant in the Ivory Coast with a new bagging station and a grinding mill.

  8. 68

    Welcome to Athens

    ICR reports on the Greek cement industry, ahead of the 9th Cemtech Conference, as the producers gear up for the Olympics and a construction boom.

  9. 73

    Due diligence

    Brian Tettmar pursues due diligence in the world of mergers and acquisitions.

  10. 79

    Burning the mix

    Construction Technology Laboratories Inc discuss raw material burnability.

  11. 87

    A shore success

    A review of Larsen & Toubro's Gujarat Cement IT Works has been instrumental in establishing export markets for the leading Indian cement manufacturer.

  12. 91

    An aid to grinding

    Mapei SpA explores the importance of additives and performance enhancers.

  13. 95

    Product news

    The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.

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