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Cemex to supply state-of-the-art transit systems in California Bay area, USA

27 March 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex is to supply structural concrete on two massive, state-of-the-art transit systems in the California Bay Area which, upon completion, are expected to serve more than 61 million people every year. Between 2000 and 2030, 1.25 million new vehicles are expected to enter the Northern California Bay Area -- a 31.5 per cent increase over 30 years. In response, cities and local transportation agencies are providing much needed alternatives for commuters through the construction of new, state-o...

Terex completes Cemex refurbishment and upgrade of a Demag crane system

26 March 2015, Published under Cement News

Terex Material Handling’s Demag Service team has completed a major refurbishment and upgrade of a Demag crane system at the Cemex cement production facility in Rugby. The plant is Cemex’s largest UK operation, working 24/7 and outputting over 5000tpd. The 28m span, 18t SWL Demag double girder, overhead travelling crane, equipped with a 6t capacity bucket, is situated in the plant’s natural gypsum, synthetic gypsum and limestone store. Some 30 lorries per day deliver raw material, tipping it...

Cemex launches new IUCN book in conservation series

24 March 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex yesterday announced the launch of a new book 'The IUCN Red List: 50 Years of Conservation' in the UK. This book is the latest in Cemex’s conservation book series, an initiative which dates back to 1993 and was launched following the United Nations Rio Earth Summit to help conserve the world’s natural resources. 'The IUCN Red List: 50 Years of Conservation' has been developed in partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is the world's oldest ...

Cemex aims to trim debt by US$1bn in 2015

18 March 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex is aiming to cut its debt by up to US$1bn this year. The company believes it can refinance US$2.9bn in bonds at a coupon of around nine per cent this year, according to a presentation to investors. Cemex had total debt of US$16.29bn at the end of 2014. Separately, Cemex said it expected compound annual growth of four per cent in sales volumes between 2014-2016.

Cemex to invest US$7m in San Pedro de Macoris

09 March 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex is investing DOP315m (US$7m) in a new packing and palletising line at its San Pedro de Macoris plant, Dominican Republic, to increase capacity and cover market demand for the next five years. In addition, the company will also carry out an upgrade to one of the works’ mills. This will allow the company to increase output and ensure a greater continuity of operation. Cemex is also investing MXN256.5m in 50 concrete mixing trucks.

New appointments at Cemex

09 March 2015, Published under Cement News

Martin Langvad has been appointed as vice president of cement operations and technology (northern Europe). Mr Langvad has worked for Cemex for 19 years and has more than 30 years of experience in the cement industry. With the reorganisation of Cemex in Germany, he has taken over responsibility for cement production in the UK and will continue to be the head of the Northern Europe cement operations. Philip Baynes-Clarke has taken over responsibility as plant director at the Rugby cement plan...

Cemex creates Cemex Energia

20 February 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex announced today the creation of Cemex Energia, an energy division that aims to develop a portfolio of power projects that will supply about 3-5 per cent of Mexico's electricity needs over the next five years. “We are very enthusiastic about Mexico’s energy sector future, and we will leverage on our experience in developing projects that benefit the country,” said Fernando A Gonzalez, CEO of Cemex. First milestone The first milestone achieved by the new unit is the signing of a jo...

Cemex may sell parts of business to pay down debt

11 February 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex could sell part of its business in northern Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia as it seeks to pay down debt, the company’s CEO told Reuters on Tuesday. Fernando Gonzalez said the firm could also sell 5-10 per cent of its subsidiary Cemex Latam Holdings, and set aside half of its earnings from asset sales to lower its debt burden. In addition to streamlining the asset portfolio and cutting debt and costs, the measures are aimed at stepping up efforts to recover its ratings in 2015. Th...

Cemex’ US EBITDA rises by 65% and trading loss almost eliminated

06 February 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex' turnover improved by 3.2 per cent in 2014 to US$15,708.5m and the EBITDA advanced by 3.7 per cent to US$2740.5m, while the trading profit rose by 12.3 per cent to US$1275.6m. The net interest charge rose yet again and was up by 4.3 per cent to US$1608.4m, while the pre-tax loss was reduced by 53.2 per cent to US$124m and the net attributable loss emerged 39.8 per cent lower at US$507.3m.  Net debt, including perpetual notes, declined by 6.7 per cent during the year to US$16,291...

Cemex LatAm 2014 turnover declines, consolidated sales rise

05 February 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemex Latin American Holdings saw turnover decline by 1.4 per cent to US$1725m during 2014 and EBITDA decline by 8.84 per cent to US$577m with the margin declining from 36.2 to 33.5 per cent. The trading profit came down by 7.9 per cent to US$478.4m and after a 20.5 per cent drop in financial expenses to US$90.4m and other items, the pre-tax profit did improve by 4.1 per cent to US$419.1m. After tax and minorities, the net attributable profit emerged 3.5 per cent ahead at US$273.4m. The n...