Cement News tagged: International
Rinker Acquires Leading Construction Materials producer in Oregon
Rinker Group Limited has expanded the group’s operations in the US Pacific north-west, with the acquisition of one of the leading construction materials producers in Salem, Oregon -- the Wallin
Rise in cement price satisfies “only… government", Mauritius
At the end of the day, no one is really happy with the latest cabinet decision on the increase in the price of cement, according to local Mauritian news reports.
Italcementi to invest in Bulgarian upgrade
Italian cement giant Italcementi Group will spend BGN 360m (Blugarian lev) on the upgrade of its Devnya Cement plant in the northeastern Bulgarian city of Devnya, the company said.
Cemex announces organisational changes
Cemex has the retirement of José Luis Sáenz de Miera, 60, President of Cemex’s Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Region, after a 12-year career with the company.
Pakistan production likely to go beyond 45Mt in two years
The Pakistan government hopes that cement production will go beyond 45Mta in the next two years, as the existing 28 units are planning to further enhance their output capacity.
Dealers to stop selling cement from February
The Kerala Cement Dealers Association has decided to stop the sale of cement in the State from February 1 in protest against
Proposed cement standard likely to raise competition, South Africa
The proposed introduction of a new compulsory specification for cement has moved a step closer with the publication of a draft specification for public comment.
Indian prices show no signs of relenting
After being range-bound for over six months, cement prices have once again started to rise across the country.
Jidong Cement’s annual operational results up 50%-100%
Jidong Cement reported its operational results yesterday. The company realised a net profit of RMB127.725,591.75 in 2005
ACC to enhance Wadi plant
India’a ACC plans to enhance capacity at its Wadi plant in Gulbarga district of Karnataka, as part of its overall expansion plans to meet growing demand for the material in the country.
Italcementi to invest in Bulgarian upgrade
Italian cement giant Italcementi Group will spend BGN 360m (Blugarian lev) on the upgrade of its Devnya Cement plant in the northeastern Bulgarian city of Devnya, the company said.
Lafarge Shui On Cement inaugurates a new production line, China
Lafarge Shui On Cement announces today the inauguration of a new production line at the Dujiangyan cement plant in Sichuan province in south-west China. Representing a total investment of US$58m,
PPC won’t profit from imports, South Africa
Cement producer PPC says it is not going to profit from imported cement that the company has had to bring into South Africa to meet growing cement demand in the construction industry.
Indonesia’s Gresik passes profit target
PT Semen Gresik Tbk has said that the company’s 2006 net profit increased by 30% from IDR1.02 trillion in 2005 to IDR1.32 trillion, compared with the target of IDR1.12 trillion.
India Cements plant in Himachal delayed by six months
The Chennai-based India Cements Ltd proposed plant in Himachal Pradesh has been delayed by at least six months as costs have gone up
Ukraine cement output up 12.9%, 2006
Ukraine’s cement output grew by 12.9 per cent YoY to 13.732Mt in 2006, data of the State Statistics Committee showed.