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February 2012 Issue

The proposed merger between Lafarge and Tarmac is challenged by the UK’s Competition Council, Boral sell its Indones...

ICR March 2012

March’s issue reviews China – the world’s largest cement market. There’s also an exclusive feature on Anhui Conch’s ...

Jefferies starts India cement coverage

Jefferies has initiated coverage on the Indian cement industry with a buy rating on ACC, Grasim Industries, India Ce...

Catskill plant closure to be made permanent, USA

Holcim is reportedly permanently closing its Catskill plant in the state of New York, USA, according to a local new...

Cement division helps boost YTL net profit, Malaysia

YTL Corp of Malaysia registered a net profit of MYR489.2m in the six months ended 31 December 2011, up 10.4 per cent...

Weak demand and high input costs hit Holcim Philippines earnings

Holcim Philippines posted a net earnings of PHP2.03bn, down 47.27% from the PHP3.85bn it earned in 2010 as weaker ce...

Cemex to appeal fine, Mexico

Cemex CEO Lorenzo Zambrano has reiterated that the company will appeal a fine for allegedly blocking competitors fro...

Fujian joint-venture announced, China

Chinese cement producer, Fujian Cement plans to set up a joint venture, Fujian Jianfu Southern Cement, with its seco...

Suez Cement reports 54% decline in 2011 net profit

Suez Cement of Egypt posted a 54 per cent decline in 2011 due to political unrest and uncertainty.  Net income fe...

FCC may delay sale of US unit

Fomento de Construcciones & Contratas SA (FCC) of Spain may delay the sale of its US business after receiving offers...

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