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The March 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Volumes rise for HeidelbergCement. Titan is boosted by US turnover, while Lafarge also sees turnover increase. Nation building by Tom Armstrong.
In this issue
Explore the March 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
The essentiaI news from the global cement industry returns higher than expected 2004 net profits Volumes rise for Heidelbergcement Titan is boosted by US turnover, while Lafarge also sees turnover increase.
Nation building
Tom Armstrong Turkmenistan is experiencing rapid industrial development and the country's first opening of a cement plant at Kelete is a mark of how far the new nation has.
Intercem Dubai success
ICR had exclusive coverage of the fourth regional Middle East Intercem conference on trade, transport and handling of cement and clinker held in UAE. ICR reports on the optimistic tide running through the cement industry MARCH 2005 ICR 3.
Expertly boosting output
Holcim Italia's Temate plant receives an ABB Optimize11" Expert Optimizer system for its kiln line No3 and cooler Ternate operators benefit immediately from the labour saving tool for which they undertook on the job training.
Cibinong's cooler drive
Holcim's PT Semen Cibong Cilacap plant turns to German Hydraulics to supply an upgrade drive package for its clinker cooler. Misalignments, loss of stroke speed and pressure drop were corrected by the new installation.
Planetary cooler optimisation
Cement plants with planetary coolers may find it as rewarding to optimise their current equipment rather than invest in a new grate cooler. Savings in power consumption and maintenance are just the start.
Californian retrofit
The Lebec plant in California, USA underwent an IKN Pendulum cooler retrofit to keep pace with previous capacity increases. The new cooler has now been operating successfully for a full year.
Capacity development
Michael Clark looks at ways to 'Maximise productivity, expansion and upgrade opportunities' - the theme of the next ICPA and Cemtech Workshop in Luxor, Egypt.
A national giant emerges
OYAK cement is riding high on its success. Privatisation has allowed the company to develop and flourish in an open domestic market where it now holds a 20 per cent share in cement sales.
Transform and strengthen
China is continually raising its overall production capabilities. Modern rotary kiln technology is being r embraced as more producers look to international J'J suppliers to build their new plants. rt.