Cement News tagged: International
Peru’s April cement sales
Peru’s overall cement sales in April rose 0.7 per cent to 405,535t from the 402,624t sold in April 2004, as the economy continued to expand, the National Association of Cement Producers, or Asoc
Pivdentsement to upgrade second line
The Pivdentsement company (Olshanske, Mykolaiv region), a large Ukranian cement producer, has decided to upgrade the second clinker kiln by 2006. A spokesman said that
DG Khan cement review
DG Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKCC) was established under the management control of State Cement Corporation of Pakistan Ltd (SCCP) in 1978. DGKCC started its commercial production in April 1986 wi
Padang earthquake – no damage to plant
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.9 rattled Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Saturday, and residents fled their homes for higher ground fearing a possible tsunami, an official said. There were no
South Africa’s April cement sales soar
South African cement sales soared by 28 per cent year-on-year (y/y) to 971,604t after climbing by only 2.1 per cent y/y in March 2005 to 924,652t. The y/y comparisons are distorted by Easter falling
Government Approves Semen Gresik’s new plant
The Government of Indonesia approved the plan of PT Semen Gresik Tbk to develop a new cement facility at the investment value of US$400m to boost its production capacity. The President Director of
Indian Cement industry to face continued oversupply?
With more than 6 million tonnes of capacity addition in the pipeline in the next three years, the Indian cement industry could continue to remain under the surplus condition. As per the estimates, OCL
Philippines Republic Cement sees tough year
Republic Cement Corp, part of the worldwide Lafarge empire, expects a tough year in 2005 as it grapples with rising production costs, continued tight government spending on infrastructure, and a possi
China’s output of cement in March 2005
China produced 72.794Mt of cement in March 2005. The output in January-March reached 172.296Mt, up 1.2 per cent year on year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. In
Rajasthan may slip up on cement output
The largest cement producing state in India, Rajasthan, where no substantial capacity additions have occurred in the past five years, will soon be required to enhance production capacity in the state
Laos cement update
With more than US$10m being used to buy imported cement, news that a local factory is pushing ahead with production improvements is welcome news to government planner. Vanvieng Cement Factory with a p
Sebi gives Holcim okay for Ambuja Eastern open offer
After a four-month delay, Holcim on Wednesday received the go-ahead from Sebi to make its open offer to minority shareholders of Ambuja Cement Eastern (ACEL), who have a five per cent shareholding in
Indocement sees better sales
Indonesia’s second-largest cement maker, PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk , said it expects better operating results this year, though rising interest and mortgage rates could dent housing dem
Higher demand pushes Holcim Romania Q1 turnover
Holcim Romania said on its first-quarter turnover rose 10% YoY as a result of higher demand on the local cement market. The company posted EUR 16m in sales through
Eurocement acquires Baltsem, Ukraine
The Eurocement Group (Moscow), has acquired a controlling stake in the Baltsem plant (Balakliia, Kharkiv region), one of the three major cement producers in the Ukraine. As
US$320m cement company to be established in Saudi Najran
An SAR1.2bn (US$320m) cement company is currently under establishment in Najran, southern Saudi Arabia, local media reported. The company, called Al Rub’a al-Khali Cement,