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The May 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex announces a 13 per cent YoY increase in net sales for 1Q 2004. Lafarge and Titan acquire Beni Suef Cement as a joint venture. Semapa sells its stake in fellow domestic cement producer, Cimpor.
In this issue
Explore the May 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 Cemex announces a 13 per cent YoY increase in net sales for 1Q 2004. Lafarge and Titan acquire Beni Suef Cement as a joint venture. Semapa sells its stake in fellow domestic cement producer, Cimpor.
Italy builds inner strength
ICR assesses cement consumption levels in Italy and reports on the leading producers. Insights on Buzzi Unicem's terminal upgrades, plus Aldo Barbetti's plant modernisation are featured.
Chromium reductions
Chromium VI levels in European cement will have lower acceptable limits set by the end of the year. This has encouraged the development of a liquid additive to reduce the amount of chromium IV in cement MAY 2004 ICR 3.
Controlling strength
Grace Construction Products The characteristics and influence of limestone on producing Portland limestone cement is discussed plus the effect of cement additives for grinding.
Picture the flame
Monitoring the kiln flame characteristics has become a vital part of performance evaluation. Is there more that can be done to improve information from thermal images.
Cap in the hand
The European Union's greenhouse gas Emissions Trading Scheme is reviewed with regard to cement manufacture Phil Kerton ponders how successful the scheme will be once the fine details are finalised.
Handling success
BMH Marine has been delivering Nordstroms self loading/unloading systems to cement terminals. ICR highlights some of the company's recent orders in the USA and the Middle East.
Making waste safe
Burning waste as fuel or to use as raw materials in cement manufacture is becoming a common occurrence. But how easy is it to carry out such processes to the required standards and without detriment to the environment?
The bottom line
From the harbours and waterways of America, the US Department of Energy is dredging material which has become a useful new constituent in the manufacture of construction-grade cement.
On the Polytrack
The design and concept for the Polytrack® clinker cooler has already won popular acclaim from initial recipients Polysius’ engineers now reveal what they looked at when trying to improve upon cooler performance.