Cement News tagged: International
Pakistani cement in demand in South Indian markets
Pakistani cement is making way into South Indian markets where its demand is rising. Media reports quoting an official of the Kerala Cement Dealers’ Association
Eurocement to start building RUB10bn Voronezh Reg plant
Russia’s Eurocement Group plans on June 26 to start building a cement plant in the Voronezh Region at a
Titan America LLC maker plans to expand operations in South Norfolk, US
Titan America LLC plans to expand its cement terminal along the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch onto an adjacent parcel of about 7 acres, company officials said
Bahrain-Turkey to discuss cement import
Bahrain could soon be importing construction material from Turkey, particularly cement
Indonesia’s Semen Gresik Jan-May cement sales up 12 per cent
Indonesia’s biggest cement producer by sales volume, the state-run PT Semen Gresik Tbk, said on Monday its cement
Lafarge expands in North Africa
Lafarge has bought a 35 per cent stake in the Meftah cement plant in Algeria for EUR43.5m, as part of privatisation process.
FLSmidth wins contract for greenfield cement plant in Angola
FLSmidth has won a contract worth approximately EUR 100m to supply machinery and equipment for a new 4200tpd production line
Barbetti buys stake in Turkish producer
Sanko Holding signed a partnership agreement with Italian Barbetti and agreed to sell its 30 per cent stake in cement producer unit Cimko Cimento
Venezuelan govt officially takes over cement industry
The Venezuelan government adopted a decree on Thursday nationalizing the cement industry, giving the state ownership of firms controlled by Holcim, Lafarge and Cemex.
Spanish cement consumption drop not relevant for Portugal Cimpor
The drop in the cement consumption in Spain will not have any importance for the activities of Portuguese cement producer Cimpor
Saudi 2008 cement outlook
Saudi Arabia’s total cement output is expected to rise to 43.6Mt in 2008 and 49Mt in 2009, according to a report of local BMG Financial Advisors). The figure stood at 31Mt in 2007.
Indonesia May consumption surges
Indonesia’s cement consumption surged 23 per cent to 3.57Mt in May from a year ago amid brisk construction activity during the period, an industry official said.
Karnataka govt. gives nod for Chettinad Cement’s Kallur plant
The Karnataka Government has given its ’go ahead’ signal for Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd. to put up a 2.5Mt cement plant at Kallur village in Gulbarga district.
Venezuelan court approves cement takeovers
On 17 June Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice approved the nationalisation of the country’s cement industry, which was decreed by President Hugo Chávez in early April.
Pakistan cement exports reach 11 month high
Pakistan cement exports have touched an all-time high of 137.2 per cent to 6.63Mt during 11 months of current fiscal year 2007-08 compared to 2.80Mt same period last year.
Votorantim expands cement production
Strong demand for cement in the North and Midwest regions of Brazil are leading Votorantim Cimentos,