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InterCement signs exclusivity agreement with CSN

03 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Following its market announcement of 23 February 2024, InterCement Participações SA announced that in the context of the competitive process, organised by Banco BTG Pactual, it has carried an agreement on 1 May 2024 to provide for exclusivity until 12 July 2024 to Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) in terms of the potential acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in InterCement's stock. However, no document has been signed that generates any binding obligation or commitment on the part of...

Heidelberg Materials acquires Malaysia's largest pulverised fly ash supplier

03 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire ACE Group,the largest supplier of pulverised fly ash in Malaysia, effective 1 May 2024. The acquisition strengthens circularity within Heidelberg Materials’ value chain in Southeast Asia, according to the company. Reusing fly ash from energy generation contributes significantly to reducing the CO2 intensity of composite cement while used as an additive, fly ash can replace part of the energy-intensive clinker ...

Ambuja Cements acquires 1.5Mta Tuticorin grinding unit

16 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Ambuja Cements , part of the Adani Group , has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 1.5Mta grinding unit from My Home Industries Group . The deal, which involves the Tuticorin facility in Tamil Nadu, India, has an estimated value of INR4137.5m (US$49.6m), which will reportedly be funded through internal accruals. The acquisition will take Adani Group’s total cement production capacity to 78.9Mta and will enhance the company’s coastal footprint across the southern markets of Tam...

Competition Tribunal grants approval for Afrimat's acquisition of Lafarge South Africa

11 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Afrimat has notified its shareholders that the Competition Tribunal has granted approval for the Lafarge South Africa ( Holcim ) acquisition. All other regulatory authority approvals have been granted. In a Stock Exchange News Service announcement, the CEO of Afrimat, Andries van Heerden, indicated that this exciting deal forms part of the Afrimat Group's ongoing diversification strategy. “It will increase Afrimat’s offering in the construction materials space, by expanding the group'...

Saint-Gobain acquires Canada-based Bailey Group

09 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of The Bailey Group Companies, consisting of Bailey-Hunt Ltd and its subsidiaries, a privately owned manufacturer of metal building solutions for light construction in Canada, for CAD880m (US$651.8m) in cash. Bailey is a leading player in metal framing in Canada, posting sales of CAD532m in 2023. With a 75-year history, it operates 12 manufacturing plants across Canada and has been a long-standing partner of Saint...

Holcim acquires concrete construction systems specialist Tensolite

05 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Tensolite, a leading manufacturer of innovative precast and pre-stressed concrete construction systems with US$22m of net sales in 2023 and a strong presence in fast-growing Latin American markets. With plants and a distribution network across Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Tensolite will expand Holcim’s Solutions & Products portfolio and strengthen its geographical footprint. Oliver Osswald, region head Latin America, said: “By acquiring Ten...

Indian fair trade regulator approves UltraTech’s acquisition of Kesoram cement business

21 March 2024, Published under Cement News

The Completion Commission of India (CCI) has approved UltraTech Cement ’s proposed acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business , the cement arm of Indian conglomerate Kesoram Industries Ltd . The business is set to be acquired by Mumbai-based UltraTech, as part of a deal made on 30 November 2023. The all-share deal will see UltraTech Cement purchase Kesoram Cement at a valuation of INR76bn (US$914.1m) and will include all the company’s debts.  The CCI has also announced its approval of S...

Holcim acquires two COMOSA ready-mix plants

21 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Holcim has acquired two ready-mix concrete plants of COMOSA in Querétaro, central Mexico. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Holcim’s presence in the local market, which has 70 ready-mix plants. With a total capacity of 120m 3 /h, Holcim will double its current capacity to 36,000m 3 of concrete per month. "This expansion not only strengthens our production network, but also underscores our continued commitment to sustainable construction and innovation," said Manuel Sirtori, di...

Holcim Switzerland acquires Cand-Landi Group

20 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Holcim Switzerland has acquired the Cand-Landi Group. This transaction is the result of a successful partnership that the two companies have maintained for many years to better meet the needs of the French-speaking Swiss market. By combining their know-how, Holcim and Cand-Landi offer a comprehensive range of solutions in the areas of sustainable building, logistics and teh circular economy. With now more than 600 employees at around 30 production sites in French-speaking Switzerland, H...

DCMI in talks to acquire CEMEX Holdings Philippines

18 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Philippines-based D M Consunji Inc (DCMI), an engineering-based construction firm, is looking to expand into the cement business with the potential acquisition of CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CHP). According to The Philippine Star, the acquisition is seen as benefitting DCMI as cement is a key input in some of its major businesses. It could also help mange the costs of its property arm.  Although there has been no confirmation of when a deal could be completed, both DCMI and CHP are repo...