Cement News tagged under: Construction
Cemex supplied 160,000t of cement for Assiut barge project06 September 2018, Published under Cement NewsCemex participated in what its company president has termed an 'exemplary project', the construction of the new Assiut barrage, considered the third largest water project on the Nile River in Egypt. Cemex is the main cement supplier of this project, which is expected to provide irrigation water for 690,000ha, directly benefiting five million agricultural workers. "The new Assiut barrage is an exemplary project for Cemex Egypt. We provided high-quality materials and expertise to ensure tha... |
New bulk terminal to serve UK construction market20 August 2018, Published under Cement NewsEureka Shipping has established a multipurpose floating bulk terminal at the Port of Tilbury in southeast England, under a four-year agreement with Cemineral and London Container Terminal. Cemineral will use the terminal to supply fly ash to the construction market in the southeast of the country. The 125m-long VESPER terminal has a 10,000t capacity and is designed to receive bulk powder both from self-discharging pneumatic cement carriers and from bulk vessels in a dust-free manner, accor... |
LafargeHolcim plays major role in World Cup stadium construction13 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim contributed to the construction and reconstruction of key infrastructure projects in Russia, including eight of the 12 stadiums that will be used for the football tournament. The group's cement plants in Shurovo, Ferzikovo and Volsk and aggregate quarries in Karelia Republic all played a vital role in providing construction materials for stadiums, such as Moscow's flagship Luzhniki Stadium, which will host seven matches including the opening game between Russia and Saudi Arab... |
New Bangladesh budget offers big projects for cement industry08 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsAMA Muhith, Bangladesh Finance Minister, has presented the government budget for 2018-19 in Parliament announcing a long list of mega projects for the construction of hospitals, school, colleges and other infrastructures that would create huge demand for cement in country. The finance minister said: "The country is targeting 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the new fiscal year against target of 7.4 per cent for fiscal 2017-18." Mr Muhith also announced provision of loans to the public for ... |
Going to Graceland02 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe 2018 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference will be held between 6-10 May in Nashville, Tennessee. Therefore, the timing is right for ICR to visit Graceland and examine the recent developments in the nearby southern US cement markets. By Rob Roy Economic Consulting, USA. Lehigh Portland Cement Co’s 3.5Mta plant in Union Bridge is one of Maryland’s two integrated cement facilities and the country’s second-largest after LafargeHolcim’s Ste Genevieve works, Missouri ... |
Russia’s new dawn23 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsGrowing construction activity, a recovering economy and stabilising cement production – 2017 marks something of a turn-around year for Russia after years of recession. But the situation is still fragile with much of the economic growth fuelled by oil prices, which remain volatile, and construction increasing in less obvious sectors such as agriculture and healthcare. By Alexey Semenov, GS-Expert LLC, Russia, and ICR Research, UK. Russia’s economic recovery and increase in construction... |
CANACEM to ask presidential candidates for continuity16 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsMexico’s National Chamber of Cement (CANACEM) will ask presidential candidates for continuity in the economic model and investments projects, reports Noticias Financieras. Mauricio Doehner, president of the organisation, has said that its members will seek dialogue with the candidates to present its needs. "[…] [W]e believe that we should continue with an economic model such as the one of expansion, inclusion, housing, infrastructure, so we are doing work groups, so we will be able to pres... |
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan's cement sector rises27 March 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement and construction industry have received a foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$516.07m during first eight months of FY17-18 (July 2017-February 2018), compared to US$190m received in corresponding months of last fiscal year. This translates a growth of 172 per cent YoY. State Bank of Pakistan data reports that Pakistan's cement industry attracted FDI of US$39.8m and the construction industry US$476.90m, compared to US$25m and US$165m, respectively in July 2016-Febru... |
Construction activity to be disrupted in Andhra Pradesh12 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsConstruction activity in Andhra Pradesh, India is expected to face disruption after the cost of cement has risen by INR20-30 (US$0.3-0.4)/50kg bag. The price hike, which has taken place over the last two months, includes other construction materials such as steel and hardware materials. Over 5000t of cement is purchased every month in the Amaravati region of the state, according to The Hans India. The region has seen a price increase from INR230-250/50kg bag to INR260-290/50kg bag. GS... |
Construction at Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd site put on hold02 January 2018, Published under Cement NewsMaple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) has announced that construction work on a 7300tpd capacity expansion has been put on hold, following an order issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government of Punjab. MLCF has stated that it met all statutory obligations before commencing construction, and has therefore filed a writ petition to Lahore High Court. The dry-process clinker production line was supplied by FLSmidth in an effort to raise capacity to 18000tpd at the si... |