International Cement Review - August 2003

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August 2003 contents

Explore the August 2003 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. 18

   Company profiles

   The top 11 international cement producers' latest corporate reports are detailed along with forecasts and company viewpoints Lafarge Holcim Cemex Heidelbergcement Italcementi Taiheiyo Dyckerhoff RMC Cimpor Buzzi Unicem Votorantim.

3. 43

   Alkali cycles

   Dr Clark investigates problems arising during clinker production from alkali cycles creates such cycles.

4. 47

   Materials Handling

   ICR examines the role of some of the bulk material handling specialists in the cement industry with reviews on products and installation projects.

5. 56

   Historic foundations

   The Italian cement industry has seen consumption rise for the sixth consecutive year to 41.1Mt, making Italy the second largest market for cement in Europe.

6. 66

   South African sustainability

   Dr Frederick de Rougemont, or the Association of Cementitious Material Producers, outlines the progress in sustainability that South African cement producers have made in recent years.

7. 71

   Yellowstone markets

   ICR assesses the cement markets in the US states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming where demand for cement has been growing consistently faster than the national average.

8. 75

   Inside Ash Grove

   A report on the 2002-03 financial year of Ash Grove Cement, the largest independent producer in the USA and its subsidiary companies.

9. 79

   Product news

   The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.

10. 80

    New orders

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