Cement News tagged under: South Asia
Eagle Cement Corp announces 89% advance in profit11 November 2021, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine-based Eagle Cement Corp has seen its net profit surge 89 per cent to PHP5.1bn (US$101.76m) in the first nine months of 2021, against PHP2.7bn in the comparable period of last year. Net sales advanced 63 per cent YoY to PHP16.2bn, which has been attributed to a double-digit growth in volumes despite the average selling price of cement declining. “We are pleased to report an encouraging set of results amid the pandemic, much lower cement prices and increasing input costs,” sai... |
Siam Cement's revenue surges 31% YoY28 October 2021, Published under Cement NewsThailand’s Siam Cement PCL has seen its net profit decline 30 per cent YoY in the third quarter of 2021, falling to THB6.82bn (US$205m), as it recorded lower demand and an asset impairment related to a plant in Myanmar. However, revenue from sales advanced 31 per cent YoY to THB31.83bn in the 3Q21, supported by its chemical business. |
Big Boss Cement reportedly suspends operations18 October 2021, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine-based Big Boss Cement has reportedly suspended business operations, according to a source for The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The shutdown, taken so the company can rehabilitate its production facilities, is expected to last until next year. Big Boss Cement had plans to double capacity to around 2.4Mta by 2020 and ordered a modular grinding plant last May . |
Eagle Cement Corp to consolidate raw material supply chain27 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe board of Philippines-based Eagle Cement Corp has approved the 100 per cent purchase of affiliate limestone quarrying firm, Solid North Mineral Corp (SNMC), in a PHP3.57bn (US$69.95m) deal. SNMC is currently majority-owned by Ramon S Ang, chairman of Eagle Cement. The move is expected to consolidate its raw material supply chain. |
Eagle Cement announces 181% rise in net income17 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsPhilippines-based Eagle Cement has posted a 181 per cent YoY increase in net income to PHP3.7bn (US$73.08m) in the first half of 2021, against PHP1.32bn in the corresponding period of last year. Net sales also advanced 87 per cent to PHP11.06bn from PHP5.91bn in the 1H20. The company has attributed the results to higher sales volumes despite the decrease in the average selling price of cement per bag, which resulted from tight competition. |
Siam Cement records 83% increase in net profit11 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsThailand’s Siam Cement has seen an 83 per cent increase in net profit to THB17.14bn (US$512.4m) in the second quarter of 2021, supported by its chemical and packaging businesses. Revenue also advanced 39 per cent YoY to THB133.56bn. The company has also announced a capex target of THB80-90bn for this year. |
Vietnam considers higher cement export tariff20 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsVietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly proposed that the government consider increasing the export tariffs for clinker to 10 per cent from five per cent, according to Vietnam News. The MoF explained that exports of cement and clinker are not sustainable as their production uses non-renewable sources. Cement and clinker producers in Vietnam are also making use of a low electricity tariff. |
Holcim Philippines invests to improve sustainability16 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines is set to invest PHP210m (US$4.18m) in projects to reduce the fuel consumption and increase mineral additive usage at its cement plants in Bacnotan, La Union, Lugait and Misamis Oriental, to raise business and sustainability performance. "More efficient operations will help us deliver better financial results and improve our environmental footprint. We look to continue implementing these improvements to meet our objectives of delivering greater value to our shareholders ... |
Siam Cement Group targets digital platform and machine efficiency upgrades23 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement Group (SCG) is maintaining its investment budget at THB65-75bn (US$2.04m-2.36m) for the second half of this year even though the third wave of the pandemic has damaged its businesses. The company is focusing on digital platforms and is asking the government to support e-commerce and other measures to deal with the pandemic. "Businesses must brace for changes caused by virus spread," said Roongrote Rangsiyopash, SCG president and CEO. SCG plans to spend most of ... |
Vietnam’s export boost22 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsVietnam’s total cement and clinker sales expanded by 0.9 per cent YoY in 2020 to 97.5Mt, according to FiinGroup. Of this total, domestic cement consumption was 62.1Mt, declining by 5.6 per cent YoY. Meanwhile, clinker and, in particular, cement exports remained strong, surging by 14.9 per cent compared to a year earlier. Both the positive long-term outlook for Vietnam’s cement market as well as the ability to export to overseas destinations bode well for domestic cement ma... |