Cement News tagged under: Mexico
Cemex hikes prices by 7% in Mexico11 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex is to increase the price of grey cement in Mexico by seven per cent, its second increase of 2014. The company hiked prices in its domestic market during the first quarter of this year. Together with the new increment, prices have risen by 14.5 per cent on a cumulative basis so far in 2014. The increases have been made in a bid to bring prices back up to where they were in 2012 before the market's depression, as well as to compensate the rising cost of input materials such petcoke... |
Cemex Mexico recognised for its environmental strategy10 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex Mexico has been recognised for its achievements in the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and use of alternative fuels in its operations by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico (SEMARNAT) and the government of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. As part of the Greenhouse Gas Effect Program in Mexico (Programa GEI México), SEMARNAT granted Cemex Mexico the GEI-2 award for its progress in the management of GHG emissions and compliance with a verified invento... |
Holcim Mexico to implement biomass firing at Orizaba06 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Mexico plans to use biomass from the coffee, paper and brewing industries as energy source for its kilns. The initiative will help the cement producer to reduce its carbon footprint. The alternative fuel will be used from August onwards in its Orizaba works in Veracruz. “The reduction of the environmental footprint, which includes the reduction of CO2 emissions, is one of priorities in [Holcim’s] business strategy. The biomass programme seeks to increase the use of alternative ... |
Holcim opens water treatment plant in Mexico02 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has opened a water treatment plant in Mexico at its Ramos Arizpe complex operated by subsidiary Ecoltec. The plant, which will treat water contaminated by hydrocarbons, has a daily capacity of 40m3 and allows the firm to process water more efficiently. |
Cemex releases 2013 Sustainability Report29 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex has released its 2013 Sustainable Development Report, which shows significant progress in major priority areas that align with the challenges of increasing urban populations. During 2013, Cemex worked to conceptualize and develop new products and solutions to promote efficient construction practices, preserve natural resources, lower the carbon footprint of its projects throughout their lifecycle, improve job site safety and foster a strong relationship with its communities an... |
Cemex announces senior level changes22 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex has announced the following changes to its senior level organisation, effective immediately, following the sudden death of former CEO Lorenzo Zambrano early last week. Cemex’s corporate staff functions, will now be organized in six executive vice-presidencies, reporting to the CEO, and led by the following executives: Jose Antonio Gonzalez has been named as Cemex’s new chief financial officer, replacing former CFO Fernando Gonzalez, who has been promoted to the chief executive role.... |
Moctezuma to double Apazapan capacity20 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsCementos Moctezuma announced investments of US$200m to double capacity of its Apazapan works in Veracruz, Mexico. The Apazapan plant came on-stream at the end of 2010 with a capacity of 1.3Mta. The expansion programme will see Mexico’s fourth-largest producer increase capacity at the plant by the same amount. Moctezuma, owned by Buzzi Unicem and Cementos Molins, operates three plants in total with combined capacity of 6.3Mta capacity. |
Cemex increases first-quarter volumes01 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex' first-quarter turnover increased by 8.2 per cent to US$3590.7m, while the EBITDA improved by 2.7 per cent to US$535m. The trading profit rose by 11.7 per cent to US$267.7m. The net interest charge increased by 10.4 per cent to US$406.9m, to give a pre-tax loss 11.3 per cent higher at US$167.9m. The effective net debt was 0.9 per cent higher at US$16,325m, of which 88 per cent was in US dollar, 10 per cent in euro and two per cent in Mexican peso, with 66 per cent of the debt being ... |
Fitch: Spanish tax ruling negative for Cemex28 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe recent ruling by Spanish tax authorities to fine Cemex Espana EUR455m will slow the recovery of Cemex’s credit profile but will not result in a negative rating action to the 'B+' rating of Cemex or the 'BB-' of the company's bonds, according to Fitch Ratings. Cemex has announced it plans to appeal this fine, which was levied for alleged underpayment of taxes between 2006 and 2009. Cemex will not have to make payments, in whole or in part, during the appeal process. The timing of the res... |
Cemex completes financing for wind farm project11 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex has successfully completed the financing of Ventika, a project comprising the construction of two 126MW wind farms each, for a total nominal capacity of 252MW, to be located in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The investment for the project is approximately US$650m, of which 75 per cent corresponds to debt and 25 per cent to equity. The debt financiers are the North American Development Bank, Banobras, Nafin, Bancomext and Santander. The equity partners are Fisterra Energy, a compa... |