Cement News tagged under: LafargeHolcim
LafargeHolcim's CEO targets low-carbon and sustainable recovery20 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim's CEO, Jan Jenisch, has updated customers on the company's low-carbon cement initiatives and preparing for the gradual pick-up in business as the world tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. "As markets are gradually reopening around the world, we are ramping up our production to best support our customers and help the world economy recover as quickly as possible," said Mr Jenisch. We are doing this by putting sustainable construction at the heart of the recovery. "Buil... |
LafargeHolcim propose dividened and re-elect board members at AGM13 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim shareholders confirmed the proposed distribution of a dividend of CHF2.00 per registered share (US$2.06/registered share) of LafargeHolcim Ltd from capital contribution reserves. The dividend is not subject to Swiss withholding tax. The Annual General Meeting confirmed Beat Hess as chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Except for Paul Desmarais Jr, who did not stand for re-election, all other existing members of the Board were confirmed in office. On behalf of the Boa... |
San Miguel Corp sale transaction lapses11 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsIn May 2019 LafargeHolcim signed an agreement with San Miguel Corp for the sale of its entire 85.7 per cent shareholding in Holcim Philippines Inc, subject approvals, including those required by the Philippines Competition Authority (PCC). The PCC did not issue an approval of the transaction within the required time period and consequently the agreement lapsed. With today's unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, Holcim Philippines' number-one priority is to protect the health of its people while... |
LafargeHolcim's net sales fall to CHF5.293bn in 1Q2001 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim announced its 1Q20 results with net sales reaching CHF5.293bn (US$5.4bn), down 11.2 per cent from CHF5959m in the 1Q19. Recurring EBIT totalled CHF262m in the 1Q20, represening a decline of 14.1 per cent from CHF305m in the 1Q19. Jan Jenisch, LafargeHolcim CEO, said: "The company had a strong start to the year as 1Q20 performance remained well ahead of last year’s results until Mid-March, when the impact of COVID-19 spread beyond China into all business regions. Nevertheless ... |
Ambuja Cements seeks production start from 20 April20 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim subsidiary Ambuja Cements plans to start production in phases at its plants across India from 20 April and is seeking government approval. The company had suspended operations on 23 March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company is taking steps to adhere to the standard operating procedure for social distancing mandated by the government in the new guidelines issued by the government on 15 April, it said in a regulatory filing. "The company is seeking necessary permissio... |
LafargeHolcim to propose new board members at AGM17 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim is expected to request shareholder approval for two new board members at its annual general meeting on 12 May 2020. Dr Philippe Block and Kim Fausing would add experience from academia and the building industry, according to a press release. Dr Block has served on the Academic Committee of the LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction since 2014. Mr Fausing is the president and CEO of the Danish Danfoss Group. Aside from Paul Desmarais Jr, all other existing boar... |
LafargeHolcim implements coronavirus action plan27 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim has announced the implementation of its action plan regarding the coronavirus pandemic, stating that it is closely monitoring all markets and the guidance provided by the authorities in each country. "In China, the recovery of the construction sector has started and all our plants outside of Hubei Province are operating. We forecast the market demand to further recover and to supply 70 per cent of last year’s volume in April 2020. In most of the other key markets, the constr... |
Cement industry and the COVID-19 crisis20 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsThis week has seen growing action and concern from the construction and cement sectors on how best to fight off the coronavirus (COVID-19), which was declared a pandemic on 11 March, to keep businesses running and employees safe. Many countries have already announced emergency financial packages and stimulus measures to support businesses and protect livelihoods, as countries impose social distancing measures and quarantine measures to slow the virus. The latest reports reveal that buildi... |
KHD signs EP contract with India's ACC19 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsRegional subsidiaries of KHD Humboldt Wedag have signed an EP contract with India's ACC Ltd (LafargeHolcim) for the engineering, supply of equipment and supervisory services related to the erection and commissioning of a raw meal grinding unit and a pyroprocessing line. The EUR35m contract package also includes the supply and installation of the electrical and instrumentation equipment for an entire cement plant. The contracts are expected to be booked as order intake as soon as the condi... |
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh profits grow in 201909 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Bangladesh has posted profit after tax of BDT1.737bn (US$16.24m) in 2019 as compared to BDT1.115bn in 2018. This represents a growth of 56 per cent in profit after tax YoY, says the cpmany. The company recorded a growth of seven per cent in sales during 2019, which rose to BDT17.840bn from BDT16.632bn during this period. The company also declared 10 per cent cash dividend for 2019, which is the same as in the previous four years, as the cement maker continues to hold steady ... |