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H&M Construction Co to build GCC K3 Odessa expansion project

29 August 2023, Published under Cement News

H&M Construction Co, Inc has been selected by GCC to be the design-builder of its new K3 pyroprocessing expansion at the Odessa , Texas, USA facility. GCC, a leading producer of cement and concrete in the US and Mexico, recently announced that it will execute a capacity expansion at the Odessa plant, increasing its cement production capacity by over 1Mta and lowering the plant’s greenhouse gas intensity by 13 per cent. As part of the design-build scope, H&M will work closely with GC...

GCC sees net income increase 53% YoY in 2Q23

28 July 2023, Published under Cement News

GCC SAB de CV reported a 13.7 per cent increase in consolidated net sales to US$364.1m in the first quarter of 2023. In Mexico sales advanced 34.4 per cent as a result of a 3.2 and 8.8 per cent increase    in cement and concrete volumes, respectively. Cement and concrete prices rose by 11.5 and 14 per cent, respectively. Excluding the appreciation of the local currency, sales were up by 20.2 per cent. In the USA, sales were up 6.6 per cent, partly due to a 3.6 per cent pick-up in concrete...

GCC reports 146% surge in 1Q net income

26 April 2023, Published under Cement News

GCC SAB de CV posted its first-quarter 2023 consolidated sales, which saw a 17.9 per cent YoY increase to US$243.9m. EBITDA in the 1Q23 advanced 15.5 per cent YoY to US$63m. The EBITDA margin of 25.8 per cent, slightly lower than the 26.4 per cent posted in the 1Q22. Net income saw a 146.4 per cent improvement YoY to US$32.4m in the 1Q23, up from US$13.1m in the 1Q22. Enrique Escalante, GCC's CEO, said: "GCC delivered solid results for the first quarter despite significant weather disrup...

GCC cement: set for a revival?

13 February 2023, Published under Cement News

With oil prices expected to remain elevated, GCC governments are easing their budgets and restarting construction projects. For cement producers this is good news and the sector prepares for its revival as demand for its products is forecast to show significant growth in the short- to medium term. By U Capital Research, Oman. After challenging times due to economic restrictions, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, the GCC cement sector can now look forward to better...

GCC reports 7% EBITDA increase in 2022

01 February 2023, Published under Cement News

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) reported net sales of US$289.7m in the October-December 2022 period, representing an increase of 12.3 per cent when compared with the 4Q21,  according to the company’s filing to the Mexican stock exchange, BMV. It also posted EBITDA of US$91.3m in 4Q22, up 12.7 per cent YoY. Net profit increased by 70.4 per cent to US$51.3m in the 4Q22 when compared with the 4Q21. The cement producer attributed the increase to a rise in cement and concrete prices of 16.2...

Nearshoring is leading to Mexican demand growth

05 January 2023, Published under Cement News

The growing development of industrial properties due to nearshoring is leading to a rise in Mexico’s cement demand of approximately 10 per cent, particularly in the north of the country. The focus of demand is reported to centre on the Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. "In segments such as the construction of warehouses, industrial and commercial parks, in Mexico due to all the nearshoring activity we are seeing an increase in this segment of around 10 per cent this year," according to GCC’s  gene...

GCC posts 18% hike in 3Q net profit

26 October 2022, Published under Cement News

GCC reported an 11.8 per cent YoY increase in sales to US$352.8m in the July-September 2022 period from US$315.4m in the year-ago period. EBITDA in the 3Q22 advanced by 6.6 per cent YoY to US$117.4m. Meanwhile, the consolidated net profit of GCC increased by 18.4 per cent YoY to US$69.5m in the 3Q22 when compared with US$58.7m in the 3Q21. “Once again we achieved an extraordinary performance. The results of the third quarter reflect that GCC continues to successfully mitigate the impacts o...

GCC market to expand at a CAGR of 6% in 2022-32

25 October 2022, Published under Cement News

The Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) cement market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of six per cent between 2022 and 2032, according to a report by Future Market Insights. Demand for cement by the end of the period is expected to reach a value of US$12,651m. Much of this growth is forecast to come from the residential sector on the back of population growth, along with public infrastructure and non-residential buildings, such as hospitals. According to the report, over the forecast period, Sa...

GCC invests US$750m to expand Odessa capacity

04 August 2022, Published under Cement News

GCC plans to invest US$750m to expand its production capacity at its plant in Odessa , Texas, USA. The project will increase cement production capacity by more than 1Mta and reduce the plant’s greenhouse gas intensity by 13 per cent, according to a statement sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange. "GCC will carry out the project at the Odessa plant because the US market is developing faster and represents savings in freight compared to the plant located in Chihuahua, Mexico," it said. The...

GCC sees 16% rise in 1Q net sales

27 April 2022, Published under Cement News

GCC reported an 15.7 per cent advance in consolidated net sales to US$206.9m in the first quarter of 2022 when compared with the equivalent period of 2021. Operating income in the 1Q22 was 23.1 per cent higher at US$31.4m when compared with the 1Q21. In the 1Q22 EBITDA increased 10.2 per cent YoY to US$54.5m (1Q21: US$49.5m) with a margin of 26.4 per cent, down from 27.7 per cent in the 1Q21. However, net income dropped 14.3 per cent YoY to US$13.1m from US$15.3m in the 1Q21. As of 31...