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The August 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex receives turnover boost from RMC inclusion. ACC to upgrade Chaibasa plant. Schwenck reduces shares in HeidelbergCement.
In this issue
Explore the August 2005 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 receives turnover boost from RMC inclusion ACC to upgrade Chaibasa plant. Holcim sells stake in Akhangarancement. Schwenck reduces shares in Heidelbergcement. Spanish cement consumption rises.
Corporate profiles
The top six global cement producers1 corporate year is reviewed with reports on regional activity and forward trends for growth and development. Introductions are given by respective managing directors and chairmen.
Lime saturation
Dr Clark investigates proportioning of raw materials maximum amount of lime that can be combined in clinker. Could a revision be required? AUGUST 2005 ICR 3.
Reap and prosper
Kunda Nordic Cement, market leader in Estonia, is enjoying buoyant times with strong demand for cement from the construction sector. ICR reports on how the Nordic producer has adapted to post-Soviet times.
Supplying Ta Ho
HW Carlsen has supplied Swedish cement-carrier equipment to Ta Ho Maritime of Taiwan for 15 years. This article reviews designs selected across the fleet.
Scandinavia's sea of change
From Denmark to Finland the pace of change is sweeping through the face of the Scandinavian cement scene with new ownership, plans for expansion and international trade aspirations pushing markets forward.
Scheuch's cleaner air
As a leading manufacturer of industrial fans Scheuch has a wealth of experience and specially made products for the cement industry. ICR looks at the company's contribution to fan system design.
Optimise fan performance
Mechanical draft fans and the systems in which they operate need to be properly evaluated for performance efficiency. This article uncovers exactly where performance is likely to be compromised.
Plant improvements
Discover where the latest new contracts have been won for upgrades and conversions of existing cement plants, plus the latest news on plant installations.
Tetratex helps bottleneck
Donaldson Membrane finds the best solution to a production bottleneck in a Turkish cement mill where a new filter membrane provided optimum filtration and reduced pressure drop in line with customer requirements.