Cement News tagged under: Philippines
San Miguel looks to increase plastic waste consumption23 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsPhilippines-based San Miguel Corp (SMC) is reportedly buying more plastic wastes to fuel its cement plants. "It's a more environment-friendly and sustainable alternative to using traditional fuels," said Ramon Ang, president and COO of SMC, in a statement. The initiative comes after the company’s launch of a series of sustainability efforts, which include discontinuing its plastic bottled water business, building the country's first recycled plastics road and spending PHP1bn (US$20.64m... |
CeMAP seeks probe into Philcement product origin05 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) confirms reports from 28 January, 2020, it brought to the attention of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) a possible case of non-compliance regarding Union V Super Strength 40, a cement brand of Philcement Corp. "This concern is in line with our commitment to work with all stakeholders in promoting consumer welfare and protection as part of our advocacy and for the safety and overall benefit of Filipino cement consume... |
PhilCement responds to standards compliance claim01 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Manufacturers of the Philippines (CeMAP) has reported a potential standards compliance issue against PhilCement Corp to the country’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), according to the Manila Bulletin. CeMAP Executive Director, Cirilo Pestaño, raised the "possible non-compliance of PhilCement Corp’s Union V Super Strength 40 Type 1P cement to Philippine National Standards (PNS) and Department Administrative Order (DAO) 17-06, or the new rules covering cement in the countr... |
Holcim Philippines offers one-day concrete for road projects29 September 2020, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines is looking to fast-track road projects outside the National Capital region by making its one-day SuperFast-Crete concrete available to contractors in government road repair projects and help lessen disruption to commuters. According to the company, it also plans to offer SFCrete, which was launched in 2016, to contractor partners in Davao and Baguio. Holcim Philippines said that SFCrete has already proven its capabilities on 15km of roads all over Metro Manila. Holci... |
Vietnam's cement and clinker exports rise in August17 September 2020, Published under Cement NewsVietnam exported 4.2Mt of cement and clinker worth US$148.3m in August, rising 31.4 per cent MoM in volume and 24.3 per cent in value, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. In the 8M20 the country exported 23.9Mt of cement and clinker worth US$882m, up 1.2 per cent YoY in value and 15.7 per cent in volume. China was the biggest buyer during this period, importing 12.6Mt worth US$415.5m. This accounted for 53 per cent of Vietnam’s cement and clinker export volumes and 47 ... |
CRH sees EBITDA rise 2% in the 1H2021 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsCRH has released its unaudited results for the first half of 2020, showing a 4.9 per cent YoY decline in revenue to US$12.2bn from US$12.85bn in the 1H19. However, EBITDA edged up two per cent on a like-for-like (LfL) basis to US$1.59bn. Profit before tax for the 1H20 reached US$518m against US$717m last year, primarily reflecting a lower profit on divestments. "As a Group we took swift and comprehensive action in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and our ability to flex our cost base and ... |
Siam Cement Group releases results for Philippine operations20 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsThailand’s Siam Cement Group has reported a 39 per cent YoY decline in revenue to PHP5.34bn (US$109.7m) from its Philippine operations for the first half of the year, on the back of a weak performance in its building materials business, reports The Philippine Star. In the 2Q20, the company’s local operations posted a 53 per cent decrease in revenue to PHP2bn. The news follows the release of SCG’s overall results last week, which saw a 33 per cent YoY rise in profit for the second quarter... |
Vietnamese export volumes rise 11% in the 7M2018 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsVietnam exported 19.5Mt of cement and clinker worth US$732m in the first seven months of 2020, up 11.4 per cent YoY in volume but down 5.4 per cent in value, according to Dau Tu (Investment). In the seven-month period, the major export markets included China, the Philippines and Bangladesh. Last year, the Ministry of Construction forecast that Vietnam would sell 101-103Mt of cement and clinker in 2020, rising 4-5 per cent YoY, which would include 32-31Mt of exports. However, the predic... |
Eagle Cement sees 61% decline in net profit12 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsPhilippines-based Eagle Cement Corp has reported a 61 per cent YoY decline in net profit to PHP1.3bn (US$26.54m) for the first half of 2020, while net sales fell 44 per cent to PHP5.9bn. In the 2Q20 the company saw a drop in net profit to PHP128m from PHP1.7bn last year. Net sales also decreased 73 per cent YoY to PHP1.4bn. "These are very difficult times, but we remain confident that the economy will recover from this pandemic and emerge stronger. The government’s steady push for the co... |
Cemex Philippines announces 22% decline in net sales03 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsCemex Holdings Philippines has announced a 22 per cent decline in consolidated net sales to PHP9.6bn (US$195.6m) for the first half of 2020, while operating EBITDA was also down 22 per cent YoY to PHP1.8bn. Domestic cement volumes decreased by 17 per cent YoY during the 1H20 and domestic cement prices during both the second quarter and first half of 2020 were six per cent lower YoY. "The second quarter was very challenging for our company, with our volumes adversely impacted by quarantine... |