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Holcim's turnover brought lower by exchange rates

Holcim's cement deliveries improved by two per cent to 70Mt in the first six months, and the underlying advance was 2.8 per cent. Sales of other mineral components recovered by 7.6 per cent to 1.8...
News - 30 July 2014

India: gateway to a new era?

As India is set for a new government in New Delhi led by Narendra Modi following the recent elections, the country’s 350Mta cement industry hopes for a new era following a year of limited growth. ...
Articles - 30 July 2014

Pursuing reform and innovation

The 15th China International Cement Industry Exhibition and Conference took place over 28-30 April 2014, comprising a speaker programme and vast international exhibition tailored to promote the de...
Articles - 30 July 2014

Chettinad increases holding in Anjani Portland Cement, India

Chettinad Cement Corp has increased its holding in Anjani Portland Cement to 66.08 per cent by acquiring a 17.08 per cent share through an open offer. In March, the company had entered into a s...
News - 29 July 2014

Pakistan export revenues down in FY14

Pakistan reported a decline in export revenue in FY14, due in part to lower sales to Afghanistan and a decline in average export prices. Encouraging trends were, however, noted in exports to India...
News - 28 July 2014

Lafarge reiterates 2014 demand growth rate

Lafarge has confirmed its 2014 sales volumes target for the year with an improving US outlook and signs of recovery in Europe, although emerging markets continue to be the main driver of growth. ...
News - 25 July 2014

ACC net profit down 7%, improving demand outlook

India’s second-largest cement producer, ACC, reported a seven per cent decline in profit for the second quarter of the year as operational costs continued to rise. However, improvements on the dem...
News - 25 July 2014

Jaiprakash considers restructuring operations

Jaiprakash Associates plans to consolidate its entire cement manufacturing operations under one company that it will eventually list on the stock exchanges, according to local press reports. An o...
News - 25 July 2014

re Calciner oxygen enrichment

You may contact at the following address: Sridhar Rao                          Applications Market Development Praxair India Private Limited 2 ,3 Landmark Arcade, 3rd Floor ...
Technical Cement Forum - 23 July 2014

Africa’s renaissance

Africa is now well and truly on the map for businesses and investors operating on the continent. In the cement sector, this is most obviously illustrated by the remarkable emergence of Dangote Cem...
Articles - 23 July 2014