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The August 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Lafarge's first half cement volumes rise 13.6 per cent. Mary Nour is barred from entering Mexico's Tampico port. ACC announces gains, Rinker doubles its profit growth and Malaysia's YTL Cement invests in Indonesia.
In this issue
Explore the August 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 Lafarge's first half cement volumes rise 13.6 per cent Mary Nour is barred from entering Mexico's Tampico port. ACC announces gains, Rinker doubles its profit growth and Malaysia's YTL Cement invests in Indonesia.
Corporate profiles
ICR presents corporate overviews of the the world's leading cement producers providing an insight into recent activity, market trends, latest figures and comments from respective chairmen • Lafarge • Taiheiyo • Holcim • Buzzi Unicem • Cemex • Cimpor • Heidelbergcement • RMC…
Florida flourishes
The southern state of Florida has two new greenfield cement plants and is steadily increasing cement deliveries as the construction market continues to exceed expectations in USA's tourism heartland.
Sticky Rock is unstuck
Florida Rock's Newberry plant receives attention to its Polysius raw mill to improve material flow. A cure to the increasing wear problems in the plant's dedusting system is also found.
Feeding the Florida belt
A series of feed conveyor systems for grey cement, pulverised fly ash and white cement are installed at Monier Lifetile in Florida, improving raw material mixing.
Emissions modelling
Greater monitoring of emissions is an action which cement plants will have to commit further resources. In this article Dr Clark investigates what makes a good emissions model for a cement kiln.
Soft sensors: coming of age?
Soft sensors area a valuable means of obtaining information or indications on key parameters in a cement plant. The latest products are predicting clinker quality on a continuous real-time basis.
Temperature check
Optimising burner and kiln performance is now a regular feature of daily operations. These tasks can be performed generation scanners.
Holcim's sustainability
Phil Kerton reviews Holcim's second annual corporate sustainability development report which looks closely at the company's performance and targets for improvements.