International Cement Review archive
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.