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The March 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Lafarge posts an underlying rise in turnover of 4.6 per cent, but HeidelbergCement reports a decline and Italian producers see mixed results, Emissions trading schemes are a few years off. Rumeli Holding's assets are seized. Black and blue cement by ICR Research.
In this issue
Explore the March 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 posts an underlying rise in turnover of 4.6 per cent, but Heidelbergcement reports a decline and Italian producers see mixed results. Emissions trading schemes are a few years off. Rumeli Holding's assets are seized.
Black and blue cement
Greece, Romania and Bulgaria are currently enjoying some of Europe's highest figures for cement consumption growth. ICR explores the reasons for these trends and investigates other building material markets in the region.
From mill audit to profit
Improving the grinding performance of ball mills and maximising their operational potential can be achieved without substantial outlay. This article goes through the process, step-by-step MARCH 2004 ICR 3.
Rising from the desert heat
Cement demand in Kuwait is improving appreciably with the recently completed integrated works and two further cement import operations all benefiting from gains in local demand. Exports to Iraq now a possibility.
GGBS in the mix
Ecocem has recently opened its€10m Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag cement operation in Dublin. This environmentally friendly building material is already exceeding expectations and increasing market share.
The unpalleted wrap
The clean and safe transport of cement is an essential part of any cement business. Changes in the European market place has now encouraged some producers to select palletless shrink wrapping as the best packaging solution.
Bags of news
Bauma, Powtech and Total Processing and Packaging are about to bring many new bagging and packaging innovations to the cement industry. ICR takes a look at what will be on show.
Making more of GPS
Global positioning systems are becoming more evident in the every day operation of quarrys and even for tracking cement trucks. But are cement manufacturers making the most of this technology?
Meet the plant improvers
A selection of current and recently completed plant modernisation projects are highlighted, providing a cogent view of popular supplier equipment and regions that are gearing up for higher cement demand.
Clinker management
Reliable clinker handling and transport requires specialist equipment to deal with the temperature demands and bulk product volumes. Aumund details its own views as to how clinker is best handled at the plant.