International Cement Review magazine archive
The September 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Ahead of Cemtech Lisbon 2003, ICR reports on the Portuguese cement producers who are still taking advantage of the wider opportunities for further growth and strong cement sales overseas. ICR interviews Professor Ricardo Manuel Simées Bayao Horta, Cimpor. Carlos Alves, CEO of Secil, Portugal outlines expansion plans for the group.
In this issue
Explore the September 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.
Building on success
Ahead of Cemtech Lisbon 2003, ICR reports on the Portuguese cement producers who are still taking advantage of the wider opportunities for further growth and strong cement sales overseas.
Horta the navigator
ICR interviews Professor Ricardo Manuel Simoes Bayao Horta, Cimpor.
Alves a way forward
Carlos Alves, CEO of Seal, Portugal outlines expansion plans for the group.
A job well done
Dr Michael Clark establishes the requirements for a 'world class' cement plant.
A clean bill of health
ICR assesses the fitness of four ASEAN countries in this first of two reports examining the region's current cement demand and economic prospects.EDITORIAL.
Iraqi dossier on cement
ICR establishes what kind of position post-war Iraq is in to rebuild its infrastruc ture and economy and what part the domestic cement industry can play.
Colombian network
A report on a recent training workshop for the Argos Group.
A dose of dry medicine
A new grinding performance enhancer called 'E cofor ' is based on an electro-physics phenomena that is challenging traditional methods of finish grinding.
Sulphate and fluoride
Specialists from Aalborg Portland investigate the concentrations of sulphate and fluoride in clinker samples.
US cement forecast
ICR analyses the likelihood of a turnaround in fortunes for the US cement industry which seems to be stuck in a period of modest cement growth.
Pushing boundaries
ICR reports on the latest technology influencing the quarry sector.
New orders
A round-up of the latest orders and contracts from the global cement industry.