Cement News tagged under: Caribbean
Cemex targets TCL acquisition09 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsThis week Cemex launched a bid to acquire Trinidad Cement Co Ltd (TCL) via its subsidiary Sierra Trading, which would consolidate the strength of Cemex in the region, while providing investment for the Caribbean cement sector. The interest in TCL by Cemex is long held and the Mexican multinational already has 39.5 per cent of the shareholding in TCL group via Sierra Trading. Cemex now aims to acquire up to 132,616.942 ordinary shares in TCL for TTD4.50 per share, which if successful, tog... |
Barbados: Arawak Cement redundancies19 October 2016, Published under Cement NewsArawak Cement Co, St Lucy, Barbados, have formally offered its staff voluntary separation packages as part of a financial and operational restructuring programme that was first put into action October 2015. The company issued a statement last month explaining that the separation packages would be offered as the first phase of restructuring had not yielded the necessary results. The company statement read, ““This is due to the unfavourable economic conditions globally and in the region, th... |
Caribbean Cement Co invests US$5.5m to double output26 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsFollowing a US$5.5m investment to increase its capacity, Caribbean Cement Co Ltd has promised its customers that the restricted supply of its cement on the market will be rectified within 72h. The company noted that there had been reports of a flitch in the supply chain to local markets, but this has since been addressed and normal delivery times and volumes have been restored. A statement from Caribbean Cement read, “In recent months the company has embarked on a JAD700m (or US$5.5m) ove... |
Cementos Argos 2Q16 US results remain strong17 August 2016, Published under Cement NewsFor the second quarter Cementos Argos' cement volumes decreased by 1.9 per cent, totalling 3.5Mt, as a result of a challenging market environment in Colombia. These results were compensated by the US regional division, where Cementos Argos grew 16.3 per cent. In the ready-mix segment the company sold 3Mm 3 , up 1.1 per cent from the previous year. Cementos Argos registered double-digit growth in revenues, EBITDA and net income, driven by the US, Caribbean and Central America operations an... |
Barbados: Arawak reports improved performance16 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsArawak Cement Co Ltd of St Lucy, Barbados, announced a turnaround in its finances in 2015. While it did not release any hard data, it described 2015 as a “very encouraging” year. The company reported improved operational efficiencies and a 20 per cent rise in exports when compared with 2014. Chairman Arun Goyal said the improved performance resulted from strategic initiatives and “an adherence to the core objectives of sustainability and competitiveness as our driving force”. Last Octo... |
TCL reports second consecutive year of record revenues11 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsTrinidad Cement Co Ltd said it recorded its highest ever revenue of TTD2.1bn (US$319m), an increase of TTD12.4m compared to a year earlier despite facing increased competition. The increase represents the second consecutive year of record revenues The 2015 revenue growth was mainly driven by a 12 per cent rise in cement sales volumes in Jamaica and a 16 per cent increase in clinker sales volumes. Pro fit after tax amounted to TTD428.7m compared with losses of TTD211m in the prior year w... |
Trading places21 December 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Caribbean and central America region is a significant trading hub and for some cement producers active in the region it is of considerable strategic importance. In this report ICR provides an overview of major traders, supply-demand volume trends and developments in the region. An overview of Caribbean and Central American trading The Caribbean is by far the most active area in Latin America in terms of cement and clinker trade and distribution. It has more than twice the nu... |
Colombia: Argos 3Q15 profits jump 63% YoY23 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos has announced a 63 per cent hike in profits for 3Q15. Revenues are up 35 per cent while EBITDA saw a 41 per cent advance. Dispatches were up to a record 3.8Mt, a 15 per cent rise. For the nine-month period ended September, total cement sales reach 10.7Mt, reflecting an increase of 14 per cent when compared with 9M14. Argos concrete sales, which were particularly successful in the US and Colombia, advanced seven per cent to 9Mm3 in the quarter and five per cent in the first nin... |
TCL quarterly revenue boosted by higher volumes, clinker exports06 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsTrinidad Cement Ltd's (TCL) revenue rose by seven per cent in 3Q15 to TTD550.1m (US$86.3m) compared to TTD513.7m a year earlier, mainly to increased cement sales volume of 13 per cent in its domestic markets and higher clinker exports. During the second quarter the group was able to successfully refinance the restructured debt with a bridge loan and in so doing, benefitted from prepayment discounts which has been reflected in our Q2 results. In the third quarter, the group successfully... |
Cementos Argos launches brand in Puerto Rico09 September 2015, Published under Cement NewsColombia-based cement producer Cementos Argos has completed its entry into the Puerto Rican cement market by launching its brand locally. The company is importing cement through a terminal, of which it assumed leadership since 1 May 2015. “Through this new receipt, storage and distribution terminal, we are making all of our experience, knowledge and innovation available to the local market. All of these elements together, in combination with our personalised technical advice and industrial ... |