Cement News tagged: International
Cement dispatches stood at historic level in November
Pakistan cement sales stood at historic level in November with sales of more than 2Mt per month with diminishing rumours about cartelization in the cement sector.
Thailand’s cement industry trend in 2007: domestic market is a key factor
The trend of the cement industry in 2007 is projected to rely on domestic market as the key driver, in particular, private investment in construction/real estate business
Kazakh plant construction commences
Construction of a cement plant in Western Kazakhstan has begun. The plant is planned to come on-stream in 2008.
HP govt keen on cement plants
The Himachal Government today said it was keen to set up cement plants in the state to utilise the vast limestone deposits but not at the cost of ecology, environment and displacement of people
Jilin Yatai (Group) invests RMB1.7bn in clinker production line
Jilin Yatai (Group) Co., Ltd announced yesterday that its board of directors approved the investment by Jilin Yatai’s three subsidiaries in a cement clinker production line with daily output of
Cemex on the outer as Hanson joins the Rinker mix
Cemex is under mounting pressure to sweeten its $16bn takeover bid for Rinker Group, amid speculation the Australian company is eyeing a potential tie-up with the UK construction materials group Hanso
Duty drawback on cement export restored
The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08/t on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decisio
Duty drawback on cement export restored
The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08/t on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decisio
SAI Operates Cement-Packaging Terminal
Cement producer PT Semen Andalas Indonesia (SAI), a company associated in Lafarge Group, has started operating a cement-packaging termina
China’s Cement industry sales income increases in first 10 months
According to the latest statistics, as of October 2006, the sales income of China’s cement industry totaled RMB254.309bn, up 25.92% YoY.
Lafarge acquisition
Cement producer Lafarge’s aggregate and ready-mix business has acquired the Mpumalanga aggregates quarry and ready-mix operations of White River Crushers.
Turkish demand to reach 42Mt this year
Domestic cement demand is expected to reach 42Mt this year
Heidelberg expands in India
German cement major, Heidelberg Cement, is strengthening its position in India. After buying a controlling stake in Mysore Cement in July, it has now acquired two grinding units in Kerala, according t
Assocham pitches for peak custom duty reduction
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) Industry chamber Assocham today pitched for lowering peak custom duties rate to 10 per cent in the Union budget for 2007-08, from the existing 12.5 per cent.
Holcim projects 15% growth in 2007
Holcim Romania, the domestic subsidiary of Switzerland’s construction materials manufacturer, forecasts its turnover will reach EUR225m in 2007, Ziarul Financiar daily reports on Thursday.
Florida Rock 4Q profit rises
Florida Rock Industries Inc, said Wednesday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit grew 14 per cent as higher product prices and a lower tax rate helped offset a weaker residential construction market.