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Vietnam’s consumption increases in October

Last month, Vietnam consumed roughly 2.25Mt of cement, a growth of 12.5 per cent over last year’s corresponding...

Thailand’s September economic indicators

Economic indicators released by the Bank of Thailand put a negative tone on domestic spending, despite improved trade...

WAPCO highlights

West African Portland Cement (WAPCO) PLC which recently concluded its new plant at a cost of Euro 200m notes that its...

Mexico consumer confidence rises in October

Mexico’s consumer confidence index rose to 103.3 in October from 101.3 in September, the government said on Thu...

Eagle Materials manages two cement price increases in six months

In the six months to the end of September, Eagle Materials increased turnover by 36.1% to US$426.9m, helped by Illino...

Italcementi Q3 results to rise as overseas ops offset weak Italy

Italcementi SpA is expected Friday to announce higher sales and results, with a strong performance from its overseas ...

Lafarge and Cemex terminate jv

Lafarge and Cemex announce that they have signed today a Letter of Intent to terminate their 50/50 joint venture in R...

Cement industry may grow at nine per cent

Cement industry is expected to grow at 8-9 per cent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) in medium term, according to...

Holcim Romania opens 10th environmentally friendly plant

Holcim Romania has opened its 10th environmentally friendly concrete plant, located in the western city of Timisoara ...

Oman Cement Co Posts $35.35m net profit Jan-Sept 2005

Oman Cement Company (OCC) reported a 40 pct YoY increase in net profit to 13.61 mln Omani rials ($35.35m) for the fir...