Cement News tagged: International
Chia Hsin raises HK$485.5m
Chia Hsin Cement Greater China Holding Corp said on Friday the underwriters for its initial public offering had exercised an over-allotment option, raising the size of the deal to HK$485.5 million (US
Criminal complaint filed
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed a criminal complaint against Orapin Leophairatana, former senior executive vice-president of TPI Polene, for alleged securities price manipu
Robust construction activity unlikely until 2005
The US economy is set to move into high gear in 2004 according to the latest economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association.
Trading in Confidence Cement suspended
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also suspended the trading of Confidence Cement Limited shares for two weeks from yesterday. Earlier, on Wednesday the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decided to
RMC benefits from improved UK cement performance
In its year-end trading statement, the management of RMC takes a more optimistic view in stating that the 2003 results will be at the top end of analysts’ expectations. This is in part on the back of
New shareholder for Secil?
First discussed at the recent Cemtech conference in Lisbon, but dismissed by Secil personnel as most unlikely, news that Semapa is looking for a new partner for its cement activities has again come to
Lafarge acquisition
Lafarge has acquired the EBRD`s 23 per cent shareholding in Lafarge Polska, which is made up of Lafarge`s cement and aggregates & concrete operations in Poland. The transaction amounts to Euro84m, bri
Boral acquires two cement companies in Queensland
Building products firm Boral Ltd, which is engaged in an A$840 million (US$619.25 million) takeover bid for cement and lime company Adelaide Brighton, has acquired two readymix companies in Queensland
Chilanga Explains Cement Shortage
Chilanga Cement, Zambia, has cited the increase in demand for cement on the local market as one of the major causes of the commodity shortages experienced during the past weeks.
Chilanga Explains Cement Shortage
Chilanga Cement, Zambia, has cited the increase in demand for cement on the local market as one of the major causes of the commodity shortages experienced during the past weeks.
Consortium wants cement tariff stopped
Members of the Paul Burke-led Jamaica Cement Consortium, which includes major cement importers Mainland International and Arc Systems
Kutch builders seek check on cement prices
Even as reconstruction activity in the earthquake-ravaged Kutch district of India is still on, contractors have sought the intervention of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi to check the prices of c
Dyckerhoff CEO to step down
Dyckerhoff CEO Peter Steiner is to step down after just a year at the top of Germany`s number two cement maker to become finance chief at engineering group mg technologies, Dyckerhoff said on Tuesday.
Cement Akmenes income decline
Akmenes Cementas, the nation`s only cement producer, reported a seven per cent decline in eleven-month sales y/y, from 91.3 to 84.9 million litas (26.4 to 24.6 million euros), Lietuvos Rytas said.
Protest on cement price hike
Andhra Pradesh Builders Association (APBA) is contemplating to ask the builders to declare a `construction holiday` for some time in protest against the rapid rise in the price of cement in the State.
Protest on cement price hike
Andhra Pradesh Builders Association (APBA) is contemplating to ask the builders to declare a `construction holiday` for some time in protest against the rapid rise in the price of cement in the State.