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The July 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Excess capacity, falling demand and heavy fines have all rained down on German cement producers which face yet another tough year ahead. ICR surveys developments from Germany's leading equipment suppliers. Secondaty fuels and raw material are very welcome at the Rohrdorf plant, Bavaria, where economic decisions have led to ecological benefits.
In this issue
Explore the July 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.
World news
The Latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.
Germany: downstream downturn
Excess capacity, falling demand and heavy fines have all rained down on German cement producers which face yet another tough year ahead.
German progress
ICR surveys developments from Germany's leading equipment suppliers.
Waste not want not
Secondary fuels and raw material are very welcome at the Rohrdorf plant, Bavaria, where economic decisions have led to ecological benefits.
Better burners
Holcim acquires new burners at two Swiss plants which utilise alternative fuels.
First principles
Dr Clark looks at the relation between slag addition to the kiln inlet, increased kiln output and thermodynamics.
Pressing ahead
KHD Humboldt Wedag carries out a comprehensive upgrade at Southern Province Cement's Bisha plant with a new roller press and separator.
White Hill turns green
Holcim Group company La Cemento Nacional helps to regenerate a tropical forest in Ecuador.
Vertical integration
Technology is expanding fast, receiving plant orders for cyclones, ball mill classifiers and vertical roller mills.
Counting the carryback cost
Gulf Conveyor Holdings investigates carryback performance on conveyors.
Material movement
An insight into the latest advances in conveyor technology.
Quality improvers
Grace Construction Products explains why better cost efficiency can be achieved with quality improvers.
Turkey's turning tide
An upturn in domestic cement consumption has signalled the start of a price recovery in the Turkish cement industry.
A Nuh perspective
For the last couple of years, Nuh pimento has been focused on raising cement exports but now it keenly awaits a recovery in the Turkish cement market.
Natural freguencies
Robinson Industries Inc listens out for harmful vibrations on impeller fans.
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.