Cement News tagged: International
Circle Cement experiences subdued demand
Circle Cement says it has experienced subdued demand for cement due to the downturn in construction activities in the country.
Shree Cement commissions 18MW captive thermal power plant
Shree Cement Ltd has announced that the Company has commissioned its new 18 MW Captive thermal Power Plant on March 26, 2007.
Titan in US downstream expansion
Titan America, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greeks-based international cement group, has extended its downstream operations in the United States by acquiring S&W Ready Mix Concrete Company
Imported cement required to meet Indonesian National Standard
The government of Indonesia is going to apply the Indonesian National Standard to imported cement starting from April 2007.
Caliza Cemento Inca inaugurates facility, Peru
Caliza Cemento Inca has inaugurated a 78,000t facility in Cajamarquilla, district of Lurigancho. Speaking at the opening ceremony,
Govt to encourage cement imports to curb rising prices: Nath
The government of India may take steps to encourage cement imports in a bid to contain spiralling prices of the construction material, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said.
Body set up to probe cement prices hike causes
The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) Chairman, Khalid A Mirza, has set up a four-member committee to investigate the alleged cartelisation of cement manufacturers,
Cruz Azul opens plant in Puebla
Cruz Azul opened a new plant Friday in Puebla, following an investment of US$350m.
Mykolaivtsement increases cement output by 16.1% to 59,200t In February
In February, the Mykolaivtsement company (Mykolaiv, Lviv region), one of the five largest producers of cement, increased cement output by 16.1% or 8,200t, compared to February 2006, to 59,200t.
Cement plant coming to Houston
Votorantim Cimentos plans to build a cement plant in Houston County, but startup of the plant is about three years away.
Emami to diversify into cement sector
The Emami Group of companies is diversifying into a new business. A Kolkata-based group with interests in personal and healthcare businesses, the group has decided to foray into the cement segment.
Oyak Group sells out 41.1% stake in Oysa Cimento to Sabanci
Oyak Group has signed a share transfer agreement with Sabanci Holding to sell its 41.0.9% stake in the cement company Oysa Cimento. Oyak Group’s ISE-listed cement company Adana Cimento,
Syrian demand for cement to grow eight per cent in 2007
Cement market continues to post strong annual growth. Capacity should increase in the coming years after new plants start production.
HeidelbergCement’s pre-tax profit grows by 86.4%
Helped by acquisitions and favourable markets, HeidelbergCement boosted turnover by 18.3% to EUR9,233.8m in 2006.
Work begins on Chongqing Tongliang’s 1Mt cement grinding plant
According to news released yesterday by Sichuan-based Chongqing Tongliang Jinjiang Cement Company, construction has begun on the company’s 1Mt cement grinding plant
Thailand to raise Vietnam cement industry investment to $6bn
Thai cement enterprises will raise investment to $3bn in Vietnam’s cement industry in 2007, and later to US$6bn, affirmed former Foreign Minister Arsa Sarasin in talks with Viet