International Cement Review - February 2003

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February 2003 contents

Explore the February 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. 6

   World news

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

2. 16

   Changes ahead

   The Spanish cement sector anticipates a slowdown in demand growth.

3. 20

   Seville converts

   Cementos Portland invests in a new kiln at Alcala de Guadaira in Spain.

4. 23

   River system solutions

   John Krejci of FLSmidth describes terminal upgrades on the Mississippi River.

5. 28

   Time to rebuild

   Nigeria's Dangote Group is to build two new cement factories adding 6Mta of cement capacity by 2006.

6. 36

   Clinker from slag

   Dr Clark explains the reasons for using slag in cement production.Tel.

7. 37

   Applying Coriolis

   Schenck Weighing Systems reveal a new aid for accurate weighing and feeding.

8. 43

   Past its peak?

   ICR investigates reasons for Michigan's fall in cement demand.

9. 47

   The weigh forward

   A selection of the latest weighing machines for the cement industry Povazska Cementaren Ladce in Czech Republic modernises its mineralogy and laboratory analysis systems.

10. 51

    Quarry to clinker

    Povazska Cementaren Ladce in Czech Republic modernises its mineralogy and laboratory analysis systems.

11. 55

    Emissions trading

    A discussion on the proposed EU directive on greenhouse gas emissions trading.

12. 59

    Continuing the debate

    Howard Klee of The WBCSD writes a reply to a recent Portland Bill article.

13. 61

    Real-time online analysis

    IMA-i-Net allows process monitoring systems more advanced communications.

14. 65

    Measured decisions

    ICR examines new developments in cement-analysis technology.

15. 67

    Rehabilitating Afghanistan

    Keith Hall is invited by the Afghanistan government to assess the country's three cement plants with a view to attracting foreign investors.

16. 72

    New orders

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