Cement News tagged under: Acquisition
PPC sells Cimwera to National Cement Holding Ltd for US$42.5m20 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsPPC Ltd has completed the sale of its 51 per cent stake in Rwandan cement producer Cimerwa to National Cement Holding Ltd for a cash consideration of US$42.5m. The deal is a significant step in PPC's strategic shift to focus on its southern African operations and improve its financial leverage. The share transfer is set to take place seven business days after the necessary conditions are met, including notifications and clearances from the Common Market for eastern and southern Africa (... |
Holcim arrange shareholding agreement for Elite Cementos09 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe shareholders of the company Élite Cements SL , Grupo Simetry and Holcim España, have reached an agreement by which Holcim acquires the entire share capital of Élite Cements, thus becoming the sole partner of the company. Elite Cementos, located in the port of Castellón-el Grao, will continue to operate under the same brands and will continue its commercial activity, under Holcim Spain . For its part, Simetry Group continues with its diversification strategy. In recent years, Si... |
Grupo UNACEM completes Tehachapi acquisition03 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsGrupo UNACEM has successfully completed the acquisition of the 0.9Mta Tehachapi integrated cement plant, located in California, USA. This significant milestone enables the Peruvian cement producer to double its installed capacity and strengthen its position in the competitive southwestern market in the United States. Grupo UNACEM has extended a warm welcome to the Tehachapi cement plant and its 115 dedicated workers. “We are confident that, by working together, we will enhance... |
Adani Cement completes refinancing package26 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAdani Cement , through Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd, announced the successful completion of its refinancing programme for acquisition debt taken for Ambuja Cements and ACC Ltd , through a US$3500m financing package, raised from a clutch of international banks. This showcases Adani's robust access to the global financial market and strong liquidity position, says the company. “This achievement reflects our commitment to financial stability and growth. This facility will res... |
CEMEX acquires Kiesel29 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has agreed to acquire Kiesel, a mortars and adhesives technological leader in the construction industry based in Germany, as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen CEMEX’s Urbanization Solution business through bolt-on acquisitions. “We remain committed to increasing our capacity to serve growing urban markets with more sustainable and innovative solutions,” said Sergio Menéndez, president of CEMEX Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. “This acquisition will enhance our Urban... |
JK Lakshmi Cement to buy Amplus Helios solar stake20 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd , part of JK Organisation, has announced it will acquire a 20.80 per cent stake in Amplus Helios Pvt Ltd, a special purpose vehicle to set up a 50MWAC solar power plant in Chhattisgarh, India. The stake will be bought for INR21.6m (US$0.25m). The acquisition will enable JK Lakshmi Cement to secure the source of 40MWAC solar power for its Durg plant. |
UNACEM to acquire Tehachapi plant25 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsPeru-based Grupo UNACEM is buying the 0.9Mta Tehachapi cement plant in California, USA, from Martin Marietta Materials Inc for US$317m. "The acquisition of Tehachapi represents an opportunity to strengthen our presence in the Southwest US market," said Pedro Lerner, CEO of Grupo UNACEM. "If this transaction is approved, the United States would become the second country in terms of installed capacity for the UNACEM Group and also as a generator of revenues and EBITDA, after Peru. It is a... |
InterCement assets in Brazil and Argentina are on other players' radar21 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsAccording to Valor, InterCement assets are being valued by local and global players. The operations of Loma Negra, Argentina, are being looked at by CEMEX , Pacasmayo and Argos . Loma Negra has nine plants and 45 per cent of the market. According to Valor, the Brazilian operation could raise the interest of Buzzi, Vicat, Votorantim, CSN, Titan and Mizu. However, no official comment has been made from the parties in the article. In Brazil InterCement has a total production c... |
Sika acquires Thiessen Team USA07 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsSika has acquired Thiessen Team USA, a US manufacturer of shotcrete and grouting products for the mining industry. The acquisition will open up significant cross-selling potential and will support Sika’s expansion in the US mining market, says the company. Thiessen operates two production facilities, strategically located close to large mines in the western US area. Increasing sustainability requirements in mining operations represents a significant potential for Sika’s robust range... |
N+P Group completes Niramax Group Ltd acquisition22 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsN+P Group (N+P) has announced the completion of an asset purchase agreement for the assets of Niramax Group Ltd Hartlepool, a waste-processing facility. The deal excludes the tyre recycling facility, which is a separate Hartlepool-based company. With the signing of this deal, N+P expands its footprint in the Northeast of the UK with a site capable of processing 300,000t of non-recyclable waste per year, which will continue to support its existing customers and produce various grades of alte... |