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Ukraine industry moves against counterfeit cement

This week Ukrcement, the Ukranian cement association, reported that counterfeit cement was prevalent in Ukraine's cement market. It is more disappointing news for local producers who have seen cem...
International Cement Review Editor's Blog - 24 September 2018

Ukraine industry moves against counterfeit cement

This week Ukrcement, the Ukranian cement association, reported that counterfeit cement was prevalent in Ukraine's cement market. It is more disappointing news for local producers who have seen cem...
News - 21 September 2018

CRH

CRH's first-half turnover edged ahead by 0.8 per cent to EUR11,944m and EBITDA was up by 0.9 per cent to EUR1130m. The underlying trading profit eased by 2.5 per cent to EUR592m. After a net inter...
Corporate - 03 September 2018

CRH announces revenue increase in 1H18

CRH has reported its results for the half-year period ended 30 June 2018, announcing a slight increase in revenue of one per cent YoY to EUR11.9bn (US$13.76bn). Similarly, overall EBITDA rose one ...
News - 23 August 2018

Ready to rise again?

Following the country’s recent presidential election, the economy of South Africa has returned to positive growth. ICR looks at the impact this has had on its highly-competitive cement industry an...
Articles - 20 August 2018

The leading cement groups

ICR’s annual corporate profile review looks at the industry’s leading cement producers and their business activities and financial performance in 2017 and 2018. Production capacities of maj...
Articles - 07 August 2018

Global Cement and Concrete Association and WBCSD sign strategic partnership

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to facilitate sustainab...
News - 03 August 2018

CRH

CRH America has sold its Mallard Sand & Gravel operation in Omaha, Nebraska, to Martin Marietta Materials. The disposal was required as a result of the acquisition of Ash Grove Cement Company.
Corporate - 02 August 2018

GCC 1H18 sales rise by 11.4%

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) reports that its 1H18 sales increased 11.4 per cent to US398.8m, generating US$115m in EBITDA, up 22 per cent YoY. However, the company's net result slipped, regi...
News - 25 July 2018

Tarmac sets up more flexible distribution model

Tarmac (CRH group) is to restructure the distribution model for its Cement and Lime division in the UK. A comprehensive strategic review will result in a more flexible regional model for both bulk...
News - 23 July 2018