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International Cement Review - October 2003

Issue summary

The October 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The improving economy and a revitalised construction sector is indicates a better year ahead for Mexican cement producers. In readiness for APCAC’s annual conference, ICR samples the mood in Puerto Rico. Delegates gather for the first major international cement meeting in China.

Key topics

  • Mexico cement industry
  • Puerto Rico cement market
  • China cement industry
  • cement storage and handling
  • cement trade

In this issue

October 2003 contents

Explore the October 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. 16

    Mexican majors

    The improving economy and a revitalised construction sector is indicates a better year ahead for Mexican cement producers.

  3. 28

    Reasons to invest

    In readiness for APCAC's annual conference, ICR samples the mood in Puerto Rico.

  4. 36

    On the path of progress

    Delegates gather for the first major international cement meeting in China.

  5. 41

    Benelux affairs

    An overview of construction and cement markets in this crucial European region.

  6. 45

    Tricks of the trade

    ICR surveys increasing tading activity within Benelux's cement terminals.

  7. 53

    Survival fuels

    What is required to make alternative fuels economical in wet-process kilns?

  8. 57

    Bagging & Packaging

    ICR highlights the latest bagging and packaging equipment from leading suppliers.

  9. 70

    Concept bagged

    Bruno Keller introduces the C ompenser - a new concept in bag manufacturing.

  10. 72

    Kiln doctors

    Phillips Rema's Fifth Annual Rotary Kiln Maintenance Seminar in Derbyshire, UK.

  11. 75

    Phoenix's OK Mill

    FLSmidth equips Phoenix Cement's Arizona plant with an OK Mill.

  12. 78

    Expanding possibilities

    Syrian cement is entering an exciting time as the process of industry privitisation.

  13. 83

    On a tight budget

    Shipping, storing and transporting of cement in a cost-efficient way.

  14. 90

    Storage for Moctezuma

    Cementos Moctezuma orders rings of steel for cement storage facilities.

  15. 93

    Aluminium answers

    St Lawrence Cement turns to Temcor to construct a lightweight dome.

  16. 94

    Design parameters

    Wuerth Consulting Engineers discuss the storage designer's brief.

  17. 96

    New orders

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

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