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The December 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR provides an update of cement and building material market prospects in Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. FCT Combustion Pty Ltd explains why the combustion system is a critical part of the...

The November 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Difficult times for France mean a drop in demand for cement and building materials, a slow but stable housing market and worker discontent. While Switzerland has seen a fall in cement sales, it leads the way in the...

The October 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The improving economy and a revitalised construction sector is indicates a better year ahead for Mexican cement producers. In readiness for APCAC’s annual conference, ICR samples the mood in Puerto Rico. Delegates...

The September 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Ahead of Cemtech Lisbon 2003, ICR reports on the Portuguese cement producers who are still taking advantage of the wider opportunities for further growth and strong cement sales overseas. ICR interviews Professor...

The August 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The top 11 international cement producers’ latest corporate reports are detailed along with forecasts and company viewpoints. Lafarge © Dyckerhoff * RMC. Dr Clark investigates problems arising during clinker...

The July 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Excess capacity, falling demand and heavy fines have all rained down on German cement producers which face yet another tough year ahead. ICR surveys developments from Germany's leading equipment suppliers. Secondaty...

The June 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. As the Russian economy picks up cement producers are seeing a steady rise in production and sales. Filaret Galchev, chairman of the Board of Eurocement, talks to ICR about his investment plans for Russia's leading...

The May 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Edward Sullivan, PCA, reveals his economic outlook for the US cement industry. ICR reviews the latest cement projects underway in USA and Canada. ICR analyses Myanmar, Asia’s secretive cement market.

The April 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Chinese cement market continues to raise and improve its production capacity. as government spending and property construction boost demand. Emerson Process Management installs digital automation at the highest...

The March 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR highlights the Japanese cement industry which is finding ways to equate excess cement capacity with reduced demand. Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Fluidized Bed Advanced Kiln System. Japan reduces pollution and...

The February 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Spanish cement sector anticipates a slowdown in demand growth. Cementos Portland invests in a new kiln at Alcala de Guadaira in Spain. John Krejci of FLSmidth describes terminal upgrades on the Mississippi...

The January 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Egypt is back in focus with producers facing low selling prices and overcapacity Can exports offer a short-term solution? Keystone Cement’s Cross-Bar cooler from FLSmidth has apparently led to significant...