Cement News tagged: International
No growth forecast for construction industry in 2006
The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) says it members are now faced with the task of renegotiating contracts with their clients and absorbing losses. Speaking Monday on Beyond
Holcim keen on stake in Mysore Cement, India
Industry sources say that after a controlling stake in ACC Ltd and Ambuja Cement Eastern Ltd and buying around 15 per cent in Gujarat Ambuja, Holcim is now keen on acquiring a stake in Mysore Cements
Italcementi starts feasibility study for new plant, Saudi Arabia
Italcementi SpA said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with its Saudi Arabian partner Arabian Cement Company to start a feasibility study for a new cement plant near the city of Jeddah.
13.3Mt of cement consumed, Vietnam
The country consumed 13.3Mt of cement in the first five months of the year, a YoY increase of 15 per cent, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
China’s CAMC to build cement production line in Kyrgyzstan
China CAMC Engineering Co Ltd has concluded a deal to construct a cement production line in Kyrgystan, the official Shanghai Securities News reported.
Cement prices up Rs 3 a bag, projects’ costs to rise, India
Within a month of the government demanding an explanation from the country’s cement manufacturers for exorbitant rise in prices, cement rates have been hiked again, making it fifth hike in last
US$290m cement plant on way, Saudi Arabia
Gazan Agricultural Development said it plans to build a SR1.1bn ($293m) cement plant, the latest in a series of such projects amid a surge in demand in Saudi Arabia. Shares in the company soared by ne
Cement producer pays compensation to foreign customers, Turkey
Due to a boom in the construction sector, Nuh Çimento prefers to sell cement to domestic customers, thus reducing its exports and having to compensate international customers as a result.
Kalla insists new SG shareholder must comply
Vice President Jusuf Kalla insisted Friday that whoever eventually bought a stake from Cemex SA in state-controlled cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) would have to comply with the requirements laid
Saudi firm plans $293m cement plant
Gazan Agricultural Development said yesterday it plans to build a 1.1bn riyals ($293m) cement plant, the latest in a series of such projects amid a surge in demand in Saudi Arabia. Shares in the compa
Cement demand increases in Pakistan
The growth demand for cement within the country registered 13 percent increase during the first eleven months of the prevailing fiscal (July – May 2006) which comes to the total demand at 15.18Mt, as
Udaypur cement factory padlocked
Workers of the Udaypur Cement Factory on Thursday padlocked the office of the factory demanding a permanent status. The labourers said they will shut down the company until their demands are met. Clai
Indonesia’s cement consumption declining
Indonesia’s cement consumption is forecast to continue to be on the decline until the end of the first half of this year with purchasing power of the people still weak. Cholil Hasan, the Finance
China’s CAMC to build cement production line in Kyrgyzstan
China CAMC Engineering Co Ltd has concluded a deal to construct a cement production line in Kyrgystan, the official Shanghai Securities News reported. The plant is expected to have an output of 2500t
Builders protest against cement price hike, India
The Builders Association of India has protested against the hike in cement price. A statement issued by Balagopal Menon, chairman of the Kerala centre of the association, said that cement prices rang
Cementos Portland Valderrivas increases stake in Cementos Lemona
Spanish cement producer Cementos Portland Valderrivas has invested EUR111,360 in the acquisition of 3,480 Cementos Lemona shares, thus increasing the stake in its subsidiary to 97.403 per cent.