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Bangladesh growth potential - commentCement production in Bangladesh almost doubled in the past five years, but the country's per capita consumption is still one of the lowest in the world, according to Lafarge Surma’s managing direc...News - 21 May 2012 |
Lafarge environmental compliance, BangladeshLafarge Surma Cement Ltd (LCS) which is extracting limestone from Meghalaya for its cement plant in Bangladesh, has said that it was adhering to and complying with top environmental norms in its m...News - 18 May 2012 |
Lafarge Ravena to comply with environmental standards, USAThe Lafarge Ravena cement plant is prepared to keep up with national emission standards which may soon become more stringent, according to Ravena Environmental Manager John Reagan. The EPA has ...News - 18 May 2012 |
First-quarter 2012 themes and trendsThe first-quarter 2012 reporting season has seen a harsh winter dampen construction activity in Europe for the leading global cement majors but overall an improving tone has begun to emerge. Cost ...News - 11 May 2012 |
Lafarge WAPCO first-quarter rise, NigeriaLafarge WAPCO posted a turnover of NGN22.6bn (US$143.7m) in the first quarter of 2012, up from NGN14.198bn YoY, representing growth of 59 per cent above the 2011 figures. Profit after tax soared b...News - 09 May 2012 |
Lafarge shares rise on Hollande electionShares in Lafarge are among the top gainers on France’s CAC-40 index as investors expect government spending on social housing to increase under France’s newly elected president, Francois Hollande...News - 07 May 2012 |
Lafarge helped by Asian and African growthLafarge's first quarter turnover was up by 4.6% to €3353m, having risen by 8.6% in the comparable period last year, and the EBITDA improved by 7.7% to €516m, while the running profit advanced by 2...News - 04 May 2012 |
Lafarge sees higher pricing in 2012Lafarge said it expected higher pricing for 2012 after sales and operating profits rose in the first quarter, lifted by price increases for customers and stronger cement volumes in emerging market...News - 04 May 2012 |
USA: Lafarge Bath plant applies to burn railroad ties and shinglesThree years after backing off on a plan to burn tyres at its cement plant in Bath, Lafarge is applying to introduce railway ties and asphalt shingles into its kiln. The “low-carbon fuel demonstra...News - 04 May 2012 |
China: cracks begin to appearWith a downturn looming, major cement companies in China are using various strategies to weather the tough times, such as consolidation and a push for greener technologies. Today, cement product...News - 04 May 2012 |