Cement News tagged under: Dominican Republic
ADOCEM anticipates further consumption gains07 July 2015, Published under Cement NewsADOCEM, the cement producers’ association of the Dominican Republic, forecast cement demand in the country to rise seven per cent in 2015. The national cement association this week elected a new board for the 2015-17 term, presided over by Gabriel Ballestas, director general of Argos Dominicana. Mr Ballestas underlined the importance of the cement industry’s contribution to the development of the country and in particular, the building of affordable housing. ”The development of affordable... |
Dominican Republic: output rises in 1Q1529 April 2015, Published under Cement NewsCement production in the Dominican Republic increased 6-7 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 after a full-year 2014 rise of 13.4 per cent, according to the country’s cement association, Adocem. It attributes the rise to the infrastructural and residential sector, particularly private investment in low-cost housing, key road infrastructure and public works. In 2014 output came close to 5Mta, up 18 per cent when compared with a production of 4.4Mta in 2013. National cement production cap... |
Benefits of Cemex Patrimonio Hoy initiative22 April 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex has announced that a total of 1800 families in Dominican Republic have benefitted from its Patrimonio Hoy self-build scheme whereby the company helps improve the quality of life of families by helping them carry out home improvements. As part of this programme, these families receive building materials at affordable prices. Moreover, they also receive technical support and training from Cemex's experts. The initiative has also had a direct positive impact on around 7200 people in th... |
Cemex to invest US$7m in San Pedro de Macoris09 March 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex 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. |
Dominican Republic full-year sales seen rising 18% YoY16 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in the Dominican Republic are forecast to see a double digit rise in 2014 to 3.6Mt, local association ADOCEM said on Friday. "Compared with the 3Mt consumed in 2013, this represents an increase of around 18 per cent this year," said ADOCEM president Carlos E Gonzalez told Dominican Today. He said the positive results reflect the sector’s response to the Dominican Government’s efforts, especially through the school construction program nationwide and other ongoing infrastru... |
Cemex launches Dominican Republic solar power plant16 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced the launch of a 1.5MW power plant to supply renewable energy to its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. Cemex said the initiative is part of its commitment to sustainability, to contribute to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the impact on climate change. "The contribution represents 1.5MW that will allow us to produce 2.2MkW per year, which equals the energy consumed by 2000 homes", said Cemex cement plant operations director Jesus García Cár... |
Cemex Dominican Republic unveils EvolutionEco concrete01 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex Dominican Republic has pledged lower costs, shorter construction time and higher quality during the launch of its new "EvolutionEco" concrete last week. Cemex Dominican Republic President, Carlos Emilio Gonzalez, headed the unveiling of the new product, accompanied by David Zampini, head of Cemex R&D for products and construction trends, headquartered in Switzerland. Gonzalez said the self-compacting EvolutionEco concrete joins Cemex ’s family of global brands. "Today we heral... |
Cemex invests in Dominican Republic operations19 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex is carrying out investments DOP989m (US$22.75m) worth of investments in the Dominican Republic to improve energy efficiency as well as enhance bagging and distribution capabilities. Some DOP800m will be invested in the company’s San Pedro de Macoris cement plant, while DOP DOP189m will be spent on various activities to strengthen its business. Among the planned projects will be a waste heat generate system with a capacity of 7MW of electricity and improvements in the calcination sys... |
Dominican Republic sees 16% rise in cement demand06 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Dominican Republic sold around 2.9Mta of cement in 2013, cement association Adocem has said. Compared with 2012 sales, this performance heralds a break with the declining trend witnessed since 2007. "In contrast with 2012 sales this represents a significant increase of about 16 per cent, ending the downward path that we have been experiencing since 2007," said Carlos Gonzalez , president of Adocem. In his view, the positive trend can be attributed to the efforts of the Dominican go... |
Cemex starts affordable housing construction project, Dominican Republic05 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsCemex has launched the construction of 186 units of affordable housing in the province of San Pedro de Macoris, during a ceremony headed by the President of Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina. The 186 homes are part of the first stage of Altos del Higuamo project, which includes the construction of 568 houses with a total investment of approximately US$18m. The first 60 units will be delivered in December 2013. This housing complex is outstanding in its category and includes green, instit... |