Cement News tagged under: Argentina
Loma Negra files for IPO06 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsArgentine cement maker Loma Negra Corp has filed for an initial public offering, according to a SEC filing late Tuesday. "We believe that the economic recovery of Argentina represents one of the most attractive opportunities in global emerging markets today," the company said in the filing. "Cement consumption is highly correlated to economic activity and we expect demand for cement to grow significantly within the next five years in Argentina." Risks included cement-industry cycl... |
Argentina’s cement market expands 20%09 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsArgentine cement consumption edged up one per cent MoM and 19.8 per cent YoY in July 2017. Demand reached 1,016,590t. Imports surged from 982t in July 2016 to 8692t one year later. When compared with June 2017, they advanced 6.2 per cent from 8188t. Total cement dispatches (including exports) by domestic cement producers reached 1,011,689t, a 0.9 per cent increase MoM and a 18.8 per cent rise YoY, in July 2017. The figure includes 3791t of exports, up 1.7 per cent YoY and 1.5 per cent... |
Argentina consumption up 17% YoY in June18 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsArgentina’s cement market expanded 4.1 per cent MoM to 1,007,450t in June, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. When compared with June 2016, the increase reached 17.2 per cent. Around 8972t of imports are included in this figure – more than quadrupling when compared with June 2016 although when compared with May 2017, the rise is more modest at 51 per cent. Domestic cement companies dispatched 1,001,428t, including exports, up 3.6 per cent MoM and 16.1 per cent YoY. Of th... |
Argentine cement market expands 9% YoY in May29 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsArgentina’s cement demand increased 9.8 per cent YoY to 967,695t, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. The rise in consumption is mainly attributable to an increase in bulk cement, which was up 28 per cent YoY, offsetting a three per cent dip in bagged sales. Domestic demand includes 5932t of imports, a MoM rise of 86.7 per cent. In May 2016 there were no cement imports. In terms of dispatches by domestic producers, these reached 966,958t in May, representing a MoM... |
Loma Negra board to consider equity offering13 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsCimpor announced that the board of directors of its subsidiary, Loma Negra (Argentina) has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to consider the necessary moves required for it to pursue an equity offering on the local and international capital markets. The move is among the initiatives undertaken by Cimpor “to reinforce its capital structure,” the parent company said in a statement. The EGM will be held on 3 July in Olavarría, Argentina. |
Holcim Argentina appoints Carlos Espina as new CEO19 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsMr Espina has been the LafargeHolcim’s senior vice president of research and development since 2012 and based in the group’s Research Centre in Lyon, France. Holder of a degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Sciences of the University of Oviedo, Spain and an MBA of the European School of Management Development (EUDEM), he was CEO of Arcelor Méditerranée before moving to LafargeHolcim. |
Cementos Molins to raise capacity by 4.4Mta09 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn the next three years Cementos Molins plans to invest EUR350m to increase its capacity by 4.4Mta. The company currently has projects in Argentina, Colombia and Bangladesh. In Argentina the company will invest EUR100m in its joint venture with Votorantim, Cementos Avellaneda. The sum represents about half the investment required to add 0.2Mta at the Olavarría unit this year and expand capacity at the San Luis works to 0.9Mta by 2019. Meanwhile, in Colombia Cementos Molins and its pa... |
Argentine cement demand sees 12% rise08 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsArgentina saw a 18.1 per cent MoM drop to 845,690t in dispatches (including exports) in April but noted a 10.7 per cent rise YoY, according to the country’s Portland Cement Manufacturers’ Association. Domestic deliveries fell by 184,000t or 17.8 per cent to 844,324t when compared with March, despite a rebound in the first few months of the year, supported by private and public works. However, when compared with April 2016, the domestic market expanded by 11.6 per cent. Exports were dow... |
Holcim (Argentina) approves clinker imports20 April 2017, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (Argentina) has approved the import of up to six vessels of clinker for the period up to April 2018 via LH Trading, according to a company statement. The shipments represents some 250,800t of clinker with an approximate value of US$16.3m. The imports, which are expected to start in May, will help the company to meet growing demand as the country sees increased construction activity. LafargeHolcim’s Argentinian subsidiary has a production capacity of 4.8Mta. |
Argentina's cement producers set new March dispatch record05 April 2017, Published under Cement NewsArgentina’s cement companies dispatched 1,032,119t of cement in March 2017, surpassing the previous record of March shipments, set in 2015 when 979,452t were delivered to customers. The latest delivery volume is 15.5 per cent higher YoY and 28.7 per cent above the February 2017 level, according to AFCP, the country’s cement association. For the first quarter of the year, dispatches are up 6.2 per cent when compared with January-March 2016. The rise is attributed mainly to a signif... |