Cement News tagged under: Fiji
Fiji's construction sector is thriving17 December 2015, Published under Cement NewsConstruction activity continues to thrive as revealed by partial indicators of the Reserve Bank of Fiji. The central bank revealed that up to September 2015 domestic cement sales rose by 46 per cent (to 130,522t) YoY. In the first half of 2015, the total value of work put in place by the construction sector rose by10.9 per cent YoY to US$226.3m. This, according to RBF was in comparison with a growth of 24.4 per cent in the same period last year. Higher private (8.9 per cent) and public se... |
Pacific Cement looks to extend export reach01 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsPacific Cement Ltd is looking to new export markets in Australasia having been recognised for its efforts at the 2014 Westpac Prime Minister's Exporter of the Year Awards. The company, which operates a 0.215Mta grinding unit on the Pacific island of Fiji, received a 'Recognition Award' for the first time at the ceremony hosted by Investment Fiji and sponsored by the Westpac Banking Corporation. Commenting on the award, general manager Sonni Dutt said: "We have been trying to achieve an ... |
Fiji: Holcim JV sells stake in Pacific Cement Ltd19 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsSouth Pacific Cement, a joint venture between Holcim New Zealand and Fletcher Building Ltd, has sold its 47 per cent stake in Pacific Cement Ltd (PCL) to the Vinod Patel Group. PCL is a joint venture with Fijian Holdings Ltd (FHL), which holds a 51 per cent stake. The balance of shares is owned publicly. The company was the first cement manufacturer in the country with a production capacity of 0.2Mta. FHL group chairman, Iowane Naiveli said the Vinod Patel Group had become a strategic... |
New Fijian cement plant officially launched12 August 2014, Published under Cement NewsTengy Cement (Fiji) Company Ltd (TCFL), a Chinese investment company, has officially launched operations on the island of Fiji. Construction of the plant, situated in the outskirts of Lami, Suva, started in 2012 and was completed last year. Cement production began in February 2014 with 20,000tpa produced to date. There are also plans by the company to trade beyond Fiji. The Tengy Cement plant now becomes Fiji’s second cement producing plant. Pacific Cement (formerly Fiji Industries) o... |
PCL sees progress with branded product30 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsPacific Cement Limited (PCL), formerly Fiji Cement Industries, has reported positive progress with its branded cement following an increase in demand for supplies from distributors. Sonni Dutt, PCL acting general manager, told the Fiji Times that the company has been producing cement for home brands for the past 12 months, whereby customers had been given the opportunity to select the brand. The Fijian Holdings Group company started with its distributor in Port Vila, Vanuatu who requested ... |
Pacific Cement enhances exports, Fiji22 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsPacific Cement, formerly Fiji Industries, has reported an increase in exports to the island nation of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, as part of the cement producer’s strategy to increase exports throughout the region. Acting general manager, Sonni Dutt, told the Fiji Times that the company has also started exports to New Zealand and were expected to exceed forecasts. Pacific Cement recently announced its name change following approval from the boards in the hope that it would bette... |
Fiji is raising cement prices07 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsA detailed analysis by Fiji's Commerce Commission following a cement price submission from Fiji Industries Ltd (FIL) has resulted in a price increase for the building product. The commission approved a 2.7 per cent increase in the wholesale price of bagged and bulk cement effective 1 November 2013. This means consumers will pay US$6.14 more on the present price of US$227.63 for the general purpose blended (GB) bag of cement and US$5.58 extra on the price of US$206.95 of ordinary Portland bu... |
Fiji Industries denies cement shortage08 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsFiji Industries Ltd (FIL) has denied claims made by the special administrator of Suva City Council (SCC) of a cement shortage. Suva City Council’s (SCC) special administrator, Chandu Umaria, has claimed that the Terry Walk pathway construction project was facing delays because of a shortage of cement supplies. Umaria maintained that SCC’s cement distributor was not supplied with adequate volumes. Last month, cement supplies to the island and surrounding areas were temporarily disrupte... |
Fiji Industries Ltd begins cement production07 December 2012, Published under Cement NewsFiji Industries Ltd has started the production of cement today. The mill broke down two weeks ago resulting in short supply of cement across the country. Fijian Holdings Ltdd Group Acting CEO Nouzab Fareed said the mill is at 40% capacity and hopes to reach 100% capacity and 24 hour production by Sunday. The supply of cement from Fiji Industries is expected to normalise by mid next week. Meanwhile, 3000t of cement will arrive on Sunday from New Zealand and another 2000t next week. Nouzab ... |