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The November 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Difficult times for France mean a drop in demand for cement and building materials, a slow but stable housing market and worker discontent. While Switzerland has seen a fall in cement sales, it leads the way in the use of alternative fuels and has well established ready-mix, aggregates and brick markets. Dr Michael Clark investigates ways of reducing sulphur in the kiln and atmosphere.
In this issue
Explore the November 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.
A safe haven for cement?
Times for France mean a drop in demand for cement and building materials, a slow but stable housing market and worker discontent.
Swiss markets
While Switzerland has seen a fall in cement sales, it leads the way in the use of alternative fuels and has well established ready-mix, aggregates and brick markets.
S02 abatement
Dr Michael Clark investigates ways of reducing sulphur in the kiln and atmosphere.
Seamless integration
ABB Switzerland Ltd describes the benefits of its LIMS system.
Islands in the sun
Part two of ICR's ASEAN report focuses on cement activity in Singapore, Philippines, Brunei, plus East and West Timor.
Cemtech's Lisbon success
Delegates from over 46 nations arrived in Lisbon this September for Europe's premier international cement conference and exhibition.
Burning motion
Ad Takx of ENCI demonstrates how sludge and sewage is being used as an alternative fuel and raw material at the company's Maastricht plant.
Shipping success
A shipping terminal can be in tune with the environment in a busy European port.
Shipping out dust
Sri reports from Genova, Italy, where it has recently installed a Pulse-jet dedusting system for shipunloading.
Made to measure
Cement terminal orders received by Ostra GmbH stretch from Yemen to Germany.
Precision and accuracy
ICR reviews the latest developments in weighing and sampling technology.
Capitol gains
Washington and surrounding cement markets are witnessing reasonable growth but it is the capital that consumes more than half of the cement in the 'DC Area'.
Signal shapes up
FLSmidth Inc and RC Cement report on the new kiln line at Signal Mountain, USA.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.
New orders
A round-up of the latest orders and contracts from the global cement industry.