ramp-up period

However, during the ramp-up period in 1999, the majority of production was sold into the construction market.

During the ramp-up period, some of the production was sold into the non-automotive market as well.

The time frame of the concession may have been too short, not allowing for this slow ramp-up period.

The key to survival over the ramp-up period is the availability of liquidity within the project.

Still, he added, "there's going to be a ramp-up period to get back to the levels the Concorde once enjoyed."

The remaining share during the ramp-up period should be covered by the Member States and the private sector.

"We made the transition with minimal disruption and had a quick ramp-up period.

Benchmark on deployed assets accrued during ramp-up period, where relevant.

Her ramp-up period was taking longer than she had expected, owing mostly to the incredible progress made by Xiong and his team.

Commissioning of the refinery began in December and a five-month ramp-up period is expected.

However, the asset manager's role continues even after the ramp-up period ends, albeit in a less active role.

Gold production volumes and operating expenses for the month of September were well within expectations for the ramp-up period.

This portfolio will be partially acquired at closing and partially during the five month ramp-up period.

Shaw said an efficient market would have to have liquidity of around 350 million tonnes per year after an initial ramp-up period.

After a two-year ramp-up period, operating costs over the first 10 years of operation are estimated to be $85/t of ore processed.

The Commission guarantee would guarantee a share of senior debt during the ramp-up period of a transport infrastructure project.

"We're in a ramp-up period right now, with our oil spill response training and bringing new jobs on," said company spokeswoman Kelly op de Weegh.

These footprint-based goals will be stepped up evenly over the four-year ramp-up period, giving manufacturers time to phase in mileage-enhancing improvements with model changes.

Production at the Lillooet veneer facility was negatively impacted by a longer than anticipated ramp-up period following completion of the modernization program in 1998.

Project activities are anticipated to begin on a modest basis in the first quarter of 2005 and then to develop over a projected two or three-year ramp-up period.

First, the record indicates that the ramp-up period for Dofasco's DSG line progressed rapidly in 2000.

Furthermore, the senior financing structure also takes into account a substantial ramp-up period of 12 years in order to better match future tolling revenues to financial obligations.

Moreover, liquidity for toll-road projects is typically sufficient for the expected ramp-up period, with some buffer for contingencies.

Production rates during the ramp-up period are difficult to predict and can be impacted by bitumen supply, as well as planned and unplanned maintenance.

With the ramp-up period for the Lane Cove Tunnel forecast at the low end of industry standards, the project benefited from above-average liquidity.