Cement News tagged: International
Shree Cement to set up new plant, India
Shree Cement is planning to set up another 1.5Mta cement plant (Unit-V) at the Pali district in Rajasthan, India.
Minister reviews cement achievements, Iran
According to the “Tehran Times”, Iran’s Industries and Mines Minister deputy, Mohammad Basiri, announced that the cement industry, through the production of 32.65Mt of cement, had kept 99 per ce
Cement prices jump in Grenada
The construction industry in Grenada will be hit by an almost 30 per cent increase in the price of cement as soon as the next shipment arrives.
Pakistan not to reverse Indian cement import decision
Pakistan has no plans to reverse its decision on importing cement from India to meet a current shortfall unless local manufacturers lower their rates significantly, a top official said.
Cement manufacturers join DTI to maintain price stability, Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) intensified price monitoring, including cement, continues to be a priority of the government.
Ash Grove prepares for expansion, US
Ash Grove Cement Co is investing approximately $190m in Arkansas to expand its current Portland cement plant in Foreman. As Arkansas’ only cement manufacturing facility, the Ash Grove Foreman plant wi
Cemex to divest shares in Gresik
Cemex has agreed to divest 24.9 per cent of its shares in PT Semen Gresik with a total value of US$337m to Rajawali Group. The subject of transaction was already approved by the government for it ha
Monthly output at 3.077Mt, Egypt
Egypt’s cement output stood at 3.077Mt in September 2005, down from 3.148Mt in August 2005, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said in a report.
ACC to raise power capacity, India
Cement major ACC is set to ramp up its captive power capacity to over 300mW by the second half of the current year from the present 255mW. The company is adding captive power capacities at its Lakheri
Kabul seeks lifting of ban on cement export from Pakistan
The Afghan government has expressed serious reservations on Pakistan’s decision to ban cement export to Afghanistan and Kabul has informed Islamabad that the decision will seriously affect the reconst
SAIL plans JVs with cement companies, INDIA
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), India’s largest steel company, is planning to tie up with leading cement producers like ACC, Birla Corporation and Jaiprakash Associates for setting up cemen
Holcim strengthens strategic alliance
The boards of Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd (GACL) and Ambuja Cement Eastern Ltd (ACEL) have decided to combine the two companies. Holcim-controlled ACEL will now be merged into GACL. As a result of this
Satisfying first quarter for Heidelberg
Significant growth rates were achieved in almost all countries. In Europe and North America, the adverse seasonal effects were comparatively weaker than in the previous year.
Nigeria to Import 10.5Mt of cement in 2006
Minister of Industry, Fidelis Tapgun said yesterday the country has concluded plans to import about 10.5mt of cement before the end of the year.
Holcim’s branding dilemma
The recent switch by Holcim Indonesia to re-brand its local cement under the Semen Holcim name is apparently having mixed results for the world’s No 2 cement producer.
New plant for New Zealand
Cement manufacturer Holcim New Zealand is to start assessing sites near Oamaru as it looks at the possibility of building a new plant. The company wants to find a way to boost output as production fro