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The January 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. RMC plans to sell its stake in Adelaide Brighton, Lafarge in Poland, RMC appoints new Group Chief Executive, Iran sells state-run cement plant, Holcim invests in Romania and Lafarge Halla pulls out of Tong Yang. Iberian treasure chest by ICR Research. The cement and building materials markets of the Iberian Peninsula are investigated, with forecasts for 2004-5 as well as reports on the main producers and facilities in this progressive part of Europe.
In this issue
Explore the January 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
The latest news in the global cement industry plans to sell its stake in Adelaide Brighton, Lafarge in Poland, RMC appoints new Group Chief Executive, Iran sells state-run cement plant, Holcim invests in Romania.
Iberian treasure chest
The cement and building materials markets of the Iberian Peninsula are investigated, with forecasts for 2004-5 as well as reports on the main producers and facilities in this progressive part of Europe.
Modern cooler technologies
A look at how the design and performance of clinker coolers have changed over the past 50 years as greater efficiency requirements now influence suppliers to make ever increasing efforts in this area JANUARY 2004 ICR 3.
New cooler for Fujairah
One of 2003's largest clinker-cooler projects was completed at Fujairah Cement in the UAE, helping to raise plant capacity to 5000tpd.
Efficiently cooler
Modern coolers offer excellent upgrades for ageing cement plants. In this report, Fuller India looks at the options available and the developments that have resulted in a new age of clinker coolers.
Leube's clockwork cooler
The proof of IKN's successful formula is identifiable by the fact that its Pendulum cooler is installed at many cement plants around the world. In this article specialists look behind its design and operation parameters.
Senegal's storage solutions
Les Ciment du Sahel, Senegal recently instructed Geometrica to build a raw material storage dome for its greenfield plant at Kirene. The project used galvanised steel to create the spectacular dome structure.
New silo for Rioclaro
Grupo Argos has invested in the construction of a US$2.5m silo project at Cementos Rioclaro, Columbia The silo has a capacity of 40,000t and allowed the plant to operate in a continuous manner during construction.
Fly ash reclaimers
The two primary types of reclaim equipment utilised in dome storage facilities - mechanical and fluidised floor systems - are analysed with relation to recent case studies for fly ash domes.
ISO-Veyor: express delivery
Inbulk Technologies has launched a new method of intermodal transport for bulk materials and has already had orders for its ISO-Veyor, and this innovation recently picked up the 'Good Citizen Award'.