International Cement Review - June 2005

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June 2005 contents

Explore the June 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.

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   World news

   All the essential news from the global cement Industry Heidelbergcement 1Q05 has turnover rise 0.6 per cent Lafarge reiterates 6-8 per cent company growth in 2005 Romanian watchdog fines cement producers. PPC profit growth noted while Adelaide Brighton remains upbeat.

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   Things can only get better

   ICR provides a two-part in-depth analysis of the German cement market. We report on where the problems have been and how producers are regaining the initiative However there is a long way to go.

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   Restructuring Dyckerhoff

   Dyckerhoff has embarked on an ambitious programme to reduce production costs and improve maintenance management. Progress has been swift since the launch of the 'Dyckerhoff 21 restructuring program' in 2002 JUNE 2005 ICR 3.

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   German innovators

   The production lines of German equipment continue to roll out new and leading edge designs. A round-up of new machinery is accompanied by recent orders for \y, - * German suppliers.

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   HeidelbergCement: a possible prey

   The collapse of Heidelbergcement's strong pricing and capital structure, along with an average operating performance, high gearing levels and a lack of financial flexibility has left it more exposed to a potential takeover.

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   The 'Great Pyrofloor cooler'

   Matthias Mersmann talks with ICR about KHD's ground breaking Pyrofloor® cooler. Customer requirements for reduced wear and maintenance have resulted in a 'walking floor' and self-regulating valves in the design.

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   Free radicals

   Dr Clark provides an understanding of the various free radical chain reactions present in rotary cement kilns that are set off by the burning organic compounds.

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   Luxor ICPA-Workshop 2005

   Luxor was the host venue for ICPA’s first workshop in 2005, co-hosted by Arab Swiss Engineering Co ICR reports on the presentations and cement discussions that took place among the 80 delegates in Egypt.

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   Fuzzy and MPC control

   Part II of David Haspel's review of expert systems, ‘Fuzzy or not so Fuzzy' published in May's issue, and compares the new Model-Based Predictive Control systems to the established LINKman technology.

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    Sri Lanka: peace is the key

    Cement prospects for a country divided and in need of further rebuilding following last year's tsunami may seem glum, but Sri Lanka is well placed to fight back if the politicians boost the economy and maintain the cease-fire.