Cement News tagged under: Lafarge
Michigan DEQ grants Lafarge new fuel approval, USA31 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsState officials have approved a request from Lafarge to burn asphalt shingles and plastics at its plant near Alpena, Michigan, USA. The state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved the permit saying emissions shouldn't have health effects on residents, Alpena News reported yesterday. State environmental engineer Melissa Byrnes says tests at Lafarge showed burning the materials produces air toxins below the department’s threshold levels. The permit approval follows a 1 Oc... |
Nova Scotia to use fracking waste at Lafarge plant30 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCanada's Nova Scotia province has given the go-ahead for 5Ml of hydraulic fracturing wastewater to be disposed at the Lafarge Brookfield plant following a successful pilot project earlier this spring. The province’s Environment Minister, Randy Delorey, said in a statement he's approved a request from Atlantic Industrial Services to use the waste water at the Brookfield plant. The leftover waste water from drilling that took place seven years ago, estimated in 10 million litres, are current... |
Holcim Philippines board gives nod for Lafarge talks29 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines’ board of directors have authorised the company to “consider and negotiate the purchase” of Lafarge’s shares in Lafarge Illigan Inc, Lafarge Mindanao and Lafarge Republic Aggregates, Holcim said in a disclosure to the local stock exchange. Also included is Lafarge's stake in Star Terminal at the Harbour Centre in Manila, and "such other specific assets or contracts as may be identified or negotiated between the parties." Holcim President and CEO Eduardo A Sahagun told... |
Holcim and Lafarge formally notify EC28 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsLafarge and Holcim have formally notified the European Commission (EC) of their proposed merger to obtain regulatory approval and have made slight changes to the list of assets being disposed in Europe. During the pre-notification discussions which Lafarge and Holcim have had with the European Commission, the list of proposed assets for divestment in Europe has been slightly amended. Compared with the list of assets presented on July 7, 2014, the two companies now propose to: • retain Lafa... |
Cemex says no bid on Lafarge-Holcim assets24 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsMexico-based Cemex has announced it will not make an offer for Holcim and Lafarge assets that are available due to the proposed merger of the two cement giants, said Cemex CEO, Fernando Gonzalez, in a conference call with analysts. |
Aditya Birla Group bids for Lafarge, Holcim units22 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsIndia's Aditya Birla Group submitted bids on Monday to buy Holcim and Lafarge assets. UltraTech Cement and other Aditya Birla Group companies have put in bids for Lafarge and Holcim plants in Brazil and the Philippines, valued at US$1.4bn. The group had started operations in the Philippines several years ago and earmarked Brazil as a key place for expansion three years ago. "Aditya Birla group will be unable to bid for assets carved out of the Lafarge-Holcim merger in some of the mark... |
Lafarge Pakistan launches new precast cement22 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Pakistan held a launch ceremony for its new specialised OPC, Stallion, an early-setting cement formulated to meet the needs of the precast industry. Marketing director, Rizwan Jamil, said, “Pakistan’s cement industry remains quite basic due to lack of initiatives by the players. Lafarge Pakistan is committed to lead the change by bringing new innovative value offerings tailored to meet the specific needs of various customer groups.” The product is currently available for the p... |
Maruxa Suarez is new Lafarge Villaluenga plant director17 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsMaruxa Suarez has been appointed as the new plant director of Lafarge’s Villaluenga de la Sagra works in Toledo, Spain. She replaces Mariano Garcia Hoyos, who was appointed industrial director of Lafarge Malaysia. With degrees in Chemistry from the University of Cordoba and in Biochemistry from the University of Sevilla, Ms Suarez holds a Master in Biotechnology. She has been employed by Lafarge since 2004, where she started in the Environmental Department in Madrid and later in the Vill... |
Holcim and Lafarge to identify non-core assets in India for divestment16 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim and Lafarge have begun an internal process in India to identify assets which have to be divested to adhere to the requirements of the country’s Competition Commission. Two sources familiar with the matter told The Economic Times of India that: “Both the companies are running processes to understand which are the plants and operations which are not linked to their strategic global plans," says one of the persons quoted above. "These plants and operations will be divested." "The proc... |
UltraTech to bid for Lafarge Holcim assets?15 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement is reportedly eyeing cement assets being put on the block by Holcim and Lafarge ahead of their planned merge Local press have speculated that the Aditya Birla group company is more interested in Holcim and Lafarge's assets in emerging countries, particularly in Latin America. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla is leading the bid preparations, a source familiar with the deal told The Times of India. |