Cement News tagged: International

NTPC may export fly ash to Middle East

07 November 2005, Published under Cement News

India’s National Power Thermal Corporation (NTPC) is exploring the possibility of exporting fly ash to the Middle East, an official disclosed. The disposal of fly ash is one of the main problems faced

Dyckerhoff: 15 per cent cement price hike

04 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Even with slumping sales, the German cement industry plans another round of price hikes, according to Financial Times Deutschland. Germany’s second-largest cement company,

Mexico says talks on US cement tariffs slow

04 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Negotiations between Mexico and the United States over antidumping duties for cement appeared slow on Thursday, with both sides still far from reaching agreement, a Mexican official said. Ricardo Rami

Cartel case fails despite concrete proof

04 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Over the space of three years, a group of seven sub-contractors in Hong Kong banded together to rig tenders for Housing Authority contracts worth $115m. They met at least 80 times, obtained legal advi

Vietnam’s consumption increases in October

Vietnam’s consumption increases in October

04 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Last month, Vietnam consumed roughly 2.25Mt of cement, a growth of 12.5 per cent over last year’s corresponding period, said the Vietnam Cement Association. The increase has

Thailand’s September economic indicators

04 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Economic indicators released by the Bank of Thailand put a negative tone on domestic spending, despite improved trade and current account balances in line with the slowdown in imports. Key economic va

Lafarge and Cemex terminate jv

Lafarge and Cemex terminate jv

03 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Lafarge and Cemex announce that they have signed today a Letter of Intent to terminate their 50/50 joint venture in Readymix Asland (RMA) in Spain, and Betecna Betao Pronto (BETECNA) in Portugal.

Cement industry may grow at nine per cent

03 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Cement industry is expected to grow at 8-9 per cent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) in medium term, according to industry chamber Assocham.

Holcim Romania opens 10th environmentally friendly plant

03 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Holcim Romania has opened its 10th environmentally friendly concrete plant, located in the western city of Timisoara following an investment of EUR1.5m.

Oman Cement Co Posts $35.35m net profit Jan-Sept 2005

03 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Oman Cement Company (OCC) reported a 40 pct YoY increase in net profit to 13.61 mln Omani rials ($35.35m) for the first nine months of 2005, the company said in a statement to the Muscat Securities Ma

Fujairah net profit surges, UAE

03 November 2005, Published under Cement News

The net profit of UAE cement manufacturer Fujairah Cement Industries Company surged to 102.7m UAE dirhams ($27.9m) for the first nine months of 2005, up from 73.6m dirhams

CRH in further North American expansion

02 November 2005, Published under Cement News

CRH is spending US$413m to considerably expand its heavy building materials businesses in the United States, including the debt being assumed, in three separate transactions.

Lucky Cement impressive sales, Pakistan

02 November 2005, Published under Cement News

During the year under review the performance of the company remained quite impressive as its sales and profitability were considerably on the higher side as compared to the preceding year’s. How

Indian cement firms raise prices in western region

02 November 2005, Published under Cement News

India’s top cement makers have announced a price increase of 5 rupees per bag in Mumbai and neighbouring markets, dealers said on Wednesday.

Sale of Southern Star closes, Colombia

02 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Colombian cement maker Compaña de Cemento Argos SA has completed a $245m acquisition of Southern Star Concrete Inc.

Magyar Cement Preparing Lawsuit Against Holcim, Hungary

02 November 2005, Published under Cement News

Hungarian cement company Magyar Cement Kft Tuesday has reportedly said it is preparing a lawsuit against Switzerland’s Holcim Ltd. Magyar has claimed Holcim acted fraudulently when acquiring a 5