Cement News tagged: International
ACC capacity augmentation
ACC Ltd will spend INR14.80bn (US$331m) on expanding the capacity of its New Wadi plant in western India by about 3Mta, the company said in a statement.
GNIC to bulk ship, bag Trinidad cement for local distribution
The January 2007 commissioning of a multi million dollar bulk terminal and bagging facility at the Guyana National Industrial Corpora-tion’s (GNIC) 66 sq. ft Lombard street complex could bring a
Cimpor reportedly acquires Lafarge Yibitas Orta Anadolu for EUR 535m.
Cimpor) acquired Lafarge Yibitas Orta Anadolu Çimento, a cement manufacturer, for EUR 535mn (TRY 1bn) according to local news reports from the Hurriyet.
Indonesia consumption jumps 52 per cent in November
Indonesian cement consumption rose to 3.2Mt in November, a 52.4 per cent increase on the previous year.
MRTPC looking into cartelisation by cement companies
The Indian Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has asked its investigative arm DGIR to probe whether cement companies have formed a cartel.
Argentine output up 13.6 per cent YoY
Argentina’s production of Portland cement rose 13.6 per cent YoY in November 2006, the Association of Portland cement makers (AFCP) said
Dadri Bill gets LS nod
The Lok Sabha today gave its nod to a Bill paving the way for the closure of Dadri Cement Factory and auction of its premises.
Duna-Dráva Cement plans investment project
Hungarian producer Duna-Dráva Cement plans an investment which will boost efficiency at the plant and bring it in line with EU environmental norms, company president-CEO Miklós Oberritter
Vasavadatta’s unit IV getting ready
Vasavadatta Cements, a unit of the Kesoram Industries has set itself a target of more than doubling the production of clinker and cement after the inauguration of its fourth unit on the outskirts of S
Cement maker sets sights on competing overseas
With construction of its new facility in Tay Ninh Province commencing last week, Tay Ninh Joint Stock Cement Company (Tafico) aims not only to meet growing domestic demand but also become a competitor
Govt rules out any ban on cement export
The Government of India today ruled out any proposal to impose a ban on cement exports despite rising input costs putting pressure on cement prices.
Azerbaijan prices to rise
The sale prices of Garadagh Cement could reportedly rise by 12- 15% in 2007 due to the following several factors:
Cement firm wins kiln dust appeal
Castle Cement has won its appeal to dump kiln dust on site at its Flintshire factory.
Steep rise in cement prices
Qatar cement prices in the local market have gone up considerably following scarcity reportedly due to some disruption in imports in the last few days.
CRH announces selective APAC disposals
CRH plc, the international building materials group, announces good progress in integrating the operations of Ashland Paving and Construction (APAC) which was acquired by CRH’s US subsidiary, Oldcastl
Turkey’s cement output up to 36.3Mt in Jan-Sept 2006
Turkey’s cement output increased to 36.21Mt in the first nine months of 2006 from 32.67Mt a year earlier, helped by a revival in the construction industry,