Cement News tagged: International

Gulf Cement Company has no plans to raise prices

29 March 2007, Published under Cement News

The Gulf Cement Company, UAE yesterday announced the company has no plans to raise cement prices, especially after the company implemented a major expansion plan

Indian rail freight hike to squeeze margins

29 March 2007, Published under Cement News

Barely three weeks after they agreed to hold the prices, Indian cement companies are preparing for more cost hikes.

Changes to CAC Board of Directors

29 March 2007, Published under Cement News

The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jim Brown, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lehigh Northwest Cement Limited,

Reduced Saudi cement production hits Bahrain construction

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

A production problem that has halved the cement output of a Saudi factory in the eastern province could spell disaster for Bahrain’s construction industry

Semapa’s Secil cement unit seeks full control of Cimentos da Madeira

Semapa’s Secil cement unit seeks full control of Cimentos da Madeira

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

Secil, the cement division of Semapa SGPS, wants to acquire full control of cement maker Cimentos da Madeira, according to a press release on the Portuguese competition authority website.

Camargo Correa builds cement plant in Uruguay

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

Brazilian firm Camargo Correa announced that it will invest US$130m in a cement manufacturing plant in Paysandu (Uruguay).

Holcim Romania sees domestic cement market up 15 per cent in 2007

Holcim Romania sees domestic cement market up 15 per cent in 2007

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

Holcim Romania on Tuesday projected a 15% growth of the domestic cement market in 2007 and a similar rise in its own sales.

Beni Suef Cement’s 2006 profit up 71 per cent

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

The Egyptian company Misr Beni Suef Cement made net profit of E£227.7m (US$39.9m) in 2006, 71 per cent more than in the previous year, the stock exchange said on Tuesday.

West China Cement FY pretax profits double, considering new plant in Shaanxi

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

West China Cement Ltd said its full-year pretax profit more than doubled on a 29 per cent sales hike, and said it is considering building a new plant in Shaanxi province.

Zambia’s second cement plant to start production

28 March 2007, Published under Cement News

Zambezi Portland Cement (ZPC) in Zambia’s northern city of Ndola, Copperbelt Province, will start cement production between August and

Housing expected to drag down 2007 cement consumption; YoY gains expected by year-end

27 March 2007, Published under Cement News

The on-going correction in residential construction is expected to drag down overall 2007 construction activity.

320Mt cement capacity needed in 11th Plan period: Assocham

27 March 2007, Published under Cement News

India would need to double its current cement manufacturing capacity to over 320Mt in the 11th plan period to meet the demand of growing infrastructure sector, an Assocham survey said.

Indocement to invest US$60m to increase capacity

27 March 2007, Published under Cement News

PT Indocement Tunggal Prakasa has set aside US$60m in capital expenditure this year to increase its capacity.

Semen Gresik seeks higher revenue

27 March 2007, Published under Cement News

The Ministry of State Owned Enterprises (MSOE) has targeted that the revenue of Semen Gresik should increase by 40% this year from IDR8 trillion in 2006.

Angola to have new cement factory owned by US and Angolan investors

27 March 2007, Published under Cement News

An investment project for the construction of a clinker and cement factory in Angola’s Benguela province was approved by the Angolan government Friday.

Taiwan Cement makers stepping up deployment in Southern China

27 March 2007, Published under Cement News

Taiwan’s three major cement producers, including Taiwan Cement Corp., Universal Cement Corp., and Goldsun Development & Construction Co.