Cement News tagged under: Denmark
FLSmidth reports positive overall results08 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth released its annual report on Wednesday and reported a five per cent order increase to DKK19.17bn (US$3.15bn) in 2017, driven by stronger offtake in the minerals division in 2H17 and by total service activities, but revenue declined one per cent to DKK18bn. Full-year EBITA advanced 18 per cent YoY to DKK1.515bn from DKK1.289bn in 2016, while the corresponding EBITA margin rose from 7.1 to 8.4 per cent. "2017 probably marked the trough of the business cycle, and based on our goo... |
FLSmidth reports higher EBITA margin despite lower revenue10 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsDenmark-based FLSmidth reported a 14 per cent fall in revenues in 3Q17 to DKK4101m (US$ 642.4m) from DKK4774m in 3Q16. While gross profit decreased by nine per cent to DKK1065m and EBITA was off by two per cent to DKK336, the company saw its EBITA margin improve from 7.2 per cent in 3Q16 to 8.2 per cent in 3Q17 on the back of a higher gross margin and a significantly-lower cost base. However, net profit receded from DKK170m in 3Q16 to DKK23m one year later. FLSmidth’s order intake grew... |
FLSmidth: large shareholder announcement06 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has been informed that Novo Holdings A/S on behalf of the Novo Nordisk Foundation has reduced its holding of FLSmidth shares to a total of 5,100,000 FLSmidth & Co. A/S shares, which corresponds to 9.95 per cent of the total nominal share capital in FLSmidth & Co. A/S. |
FLSmidth reports 11% rise in revenue10 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth reported an 11 per cent rise in revenue and a 25 per cent increase in EBITA in the 2Q17, driven by continued momentum in in orders from service activities. Consolidated order intake grew by five per cent in the three month period while revenue rose to DKK4585m from DKK4135m a year earlier. The growth was attributable to all divisions but Minerals, as mining capital investments remained soft despite a firmer sentiment and an improved order pipeline, the company said in a statement.... |
FLSmidth to acquire part of Sandvik Mining Systems13 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has reached an agreement to acquire a part of Sandvik Mining Systems. This includes continuous surface mining and minerals handling technologies and competences that will strengthen the Group's core minerals business, FLSmidth said in a statement. "The pending acquisition enables FLSmidth to improve productivity for its customers by closing a gap and cover a wider range of the full mining value chain – from the primary crushing point in the mining pit and the transport from mine t... |
Hansen resigns as FLSmidth Group Executive VP19 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsAfter 15 years as Group Executive Vice President at FLSmidth, Bjarne Moltke Hansen has decided to leave FLSmidth. Bjarne has been with FLSmidth since 1984 where he started his career holding various managerial positions in Unicon A/S over a period of 11 years. After that he held the position as CEO of Cembrit Holding A/S for five years before taking up the position as CEO of Aalborg Portland Holding A/S in 2000. In 2002 Bjarne took on the position as Group Executive Vice President, Custome... |
FLSmidth sees strong momentum in service activities continue in 1Q10 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth achieved its highest quarterly order intake from total service activities since 2012 reporting strong moment continued into the first quarter of this year. "The growing momentum in the global economy is filtering through to FLSmidth's service business, while demand for equipment and projects remains largely unaffected. Based on our extensive knowledge from projects, products, and services, we continue to improve our competitive edge and assist our customers in their pursuit of en... |
Eurocement eyes Denmark and Britain markets16 June 2016, Published under Cement News“Contracts in Denmark and Britain are forthcoming,” according to Eurocement’s CEO, Mikhail Skorokhod, as the company expands its global reach. Since the end of 2016, the Russian cement producer has been exporting increasing volumes to Finland and the Baltic states. “In Finland our share has already reached five per cent of the market, and in our view, that is a very good result," he said in an interview with PwC. “The devaluation of the ruble creates opportunities to expand exports.” ... |
FLSmidth records 19% rise in 1Q order intake19 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth reported a 19 per cent increase in order intake for 1Q16 to DKK5.281bn (US$797m), mainly due to the receipt of a large order in a quarter which is usually quiet. Revenue fell by 20 per cent in January with the recovery in February and March unable to offset the drop. Total revenues for the quarter reached DKK3.758bn, down from DKK4.683bn a year ago. The revenue shortfall impacted on operational leverage, which led to an EBITA margin of 6.5 per cent (down from 8.5 per cent in 1Q15) ... |
Aalborg welcomes decision to phase out NOx tax08 October 2015, Published under Cement NewsFollowing Denmark's Budget 2016 announcement, domestic cement producer Aalborg Portland has “warmly” welcomed the government's decision to phase out the NOx tax from 1 July 2016. “It is indeed very good news and a very positive message for us as energy-intensive business that the Government proposes a removal of a Danish special fee which none of our competitors are subject to. It is a strong signal that the Government has confidence in the investment climate in the energy-intensive produc... |