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The June 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Holcim records an excellent start in the first quarter of 2004. HeidelbergCement and Italcementi raise respective turnovers. Alsed cement plant opens in Romania and an independent viewpoint on US cement shortfall.
In this issue
Explore the June 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 essential news from the global cement industry Holcim records an excellent start in the first quarter of 2004 Heidelbergcement and Italcementi raise respective turnovers Alsed cement plant opens in Romania and an independent viewpoint on US cement shortfall.
Northern lights await upturn
ICR investigates the Scandinavian cement and construction markets Recent indicators suggest a fall off in cement and building material demand, but forward.
Safety management systems
Technical Forum puts cement company management systems in the spotlight. Dr Clark reports an occupational health and what ISO 18001 accreditation will involve for cement producers JUNE 2004 ICR 3.
Combating corrosion
Understanding the mechanism behind kiln corrosion has led Reframerica to develop the use of water-based ceramic coated refractories in the battle against chlorine, sulphur and alkali attack.
Monolithic measures
A variety of low cement castables designed by ACC Ltd of India has been installed in many cement plants worldwide. ACC explain why good quality monolithic refractories are high in demand.
Refractory cladding initiatives
Kilocalor has a well respected knowledge of refractory claddings and has been improving its range of shot-cast concretes. Its Kiloshot products have been well received.
Refractory review
What's new in refractory products? ICR asks the top manufacturers to showcase their best refractories and supply information on case studies and projects from the global cement market.
Assessing Cima
The growth of Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad (CIMA) and realisation of its full potential has been helped by thorough auditing and assessment. Such guidance is steering it towards world-class performance.
Rich pickings
Thyssen Krupp has been awarded several crushing contracts in Iran, which is boosting its cement production ICR reports on the cement plants that are benefiting from new hammer mills and crushing plants.
Cracking crushers
A roundup of new crushing and grinding equipment includes details of recent installations, plus descriptions of how advances in performance and technology are being achieved by the leading suppliers.