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The April 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. All the essential news from the global cement industry. HeidlebergCement sees its EBITDA level fall by over 10 per cent and Lafarge’s operating profit also drops. Meanwhile, CRH buys a large stake in Secil and cost measures hit Italcementi.
In this issue
Explore the April 2004 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
All the essential news from the global cement industry Heidlebergcement sees Its EBITDA level fall by over 10 per cent and Lafarge's operating profit also drops Meanwhile, CRH buys a large stake in Secil and cost measures hit Italcementi.
Strength and performance
ICR visited Holcim's Swiss headquarters to meet the executive committee who have been giving insights into the group's future strategic development and corporate financial position.
Full steam ahead
As Tennessee plays host to the 46th IEEE/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference this month ICR gathers a special report on the region, which is expecting a steady increase in cement sales APRIL 2004 ICR 5.
US demand: 2004 & beyond
Doug Queen takes a timely look at the American cement ector and the US economy to provide an in depth nalysis and growth forecast. Could the US economy pick p faster than expected?
Major tune up for Carolina
The South Carolina region is slowing the tide of cement imports with several capacity upgrade programmes. ICR visits the three local producers, including the new 2.25Mta dry-process line at Holcim's Holly Hill plant.
Balcones burns brightly
Modernisation of Cemex' Balcones plant, Texas, has ■ included the provision for burning petcoke and whole 0_j tyres, plus a new operating system on the conditioning tower mu.
The Pennsuco project
Titan America is just about to take full control of its new dry-process line. Completion of this project will be a ;i 'construction milestone’ in terms of delivery and speed of K-'i installation.
Suwannee makes the grade
A simple and well proven design with the latest high-tech equipment were the main parameters for building Suwannee American Cement's 1Mta greenfield facility in the state of Florida.
US imports back at 20Mt
While cement and clinker imports had slowed down in 2002, last year saw something of a resurgence with increased incoming shipments to most regions. The outlook for 2004 remains unclear however.
Automation and process control
A selection of articles looking at the development of automation systems in various fields of the cement industry, plus a review on a process control guide.