Cement News tagged: Corporate

China National Building Materials net profit soars

01 September 2008, Published under Cement News

Hong Kong-listed China National Building Material Co, Ltd (CNBM), one of China’s largest building material manufacturers, announced its net profit reached RMB545.6m

Saudi Arabian Cement Co 1H net profit up

01 September 2008, Published under Cement News

Saudi cement producer Arabian Cement Company (ACC) registered a 5.2 per cent YoY increase in net profit to SAR205.6m (US$54.8m) in the first half of 2008.

PPC announces key executive appointments, South Africa

27 August 2008, Published under Cement News

In line with its transformation philosophy and focus on the development and promotion of black talent from within,

Jidong Cement H1 revenue hiked 39.59% annually

26 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Shenzhen-listed Tangshan Jidong Cement Co, Ltd reported CNY 2.232bn revenue for the first half of 2008, surging 39.59% YoY.

Russia’s RTM replaces CEO after stake sale

Russia’s RTM replaces CEO after stake sale

26 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Russian real estate firm RTM said on Monday it was replacing General Director Eduard Vyrypayev after selling a large stake to new investors.

Portugal Cimpor 1H08 profit seen down 10.7%

26 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Cimpor is seen to post a 10.7 per cent annual drop in the first-half of 2008 net profit to EUR117.6m, estimates of five analysts polled by Reuters and cited by Jornal de Negocios showed on August 25,

Holcim Indonesia seeks loan from IFC

Holcim Indonesia seeks loan from IFC

26 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Indonesia’s third largest cement maker PT Holcim Indonesia is seeking a loan from International Finance Corp (IFC) to finance construction of a new cement factory in Tuban, East Java.

Pakistan’s Lucky Cement year net profit up 5.1 per cent

22 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Pakistan’s biggest cement maker, Lucky Cement, posted a better-than-expected 5.1 per cent rise in its full-year net profit on Thursday.

Portuguese Semapa 1H08 profit drops 22 per cent YoY

22 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Portuguese industrial conglomerate Semapa closed the first half of 2008 with a net profit of EUR55.7m (US$82.7m), down 22 per cent YoY,

Adelaide Brighton says looking at Cemex Humex arm

21 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Australian cement producer Adelaide Brighton Ltd Managing Director Mark Chellew said the group would look at the Humes concrete pipes business that Cemex is looking to sell.

Holcim: The Capital Group Has 5% Voting Rights Stake

20 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Holcim Ltd said Wednesday that The Capital Group Cos., Inc. holds slightly more than 5% of its voting rights.

Adelaide Brighton cements boardroom changes

19 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Adelaide Brighton Ltd has announced the retirement of director David Barro from its board, effective today.

Boral full-year profit falls 18.6 per cent on US housing slump

19 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Boral Ltd’s full year net profit has dropped 18.6 per cent, dragged down by an earnings loss at its US business, which is likely to worsen this year on that country’s ongoing housing slump

Egypt’s Amreya Cement H1 net profit surges 83%

15 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Egypt’s Amreya Cement posted a net profit of E£193.8m (US$36.4m) in the first half of 2008, a 83 per cent rise on the previous year, the stock exchange said on Thursday.

CRH appoints finance director designate

15 August 2008, Published under Cement News

CRH plc, the international building materials group, announces the appointment of Mr. Glenn Culpepper as Group finance director designate.

TPI Polene plans THB6.9B provision in 3Q for fine

15 August 2008, Published under Cement News

Thai producer TPI Polene plans to set aside a THB6.9bn (US$204m) loss provision in the third quarter for a fine stemming from a stock manipulation conviction