Cement News tagged under: Pakistan
Gharibwal Cement's profit falls in 9MFY1824 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan's Gharibwal Cement reported a net profit fall in 9MFY18 ended March 2018 to PKR1bn (US$8.6bn) from PKR1.70bn, (US$9.22m) earned in the same period of last financial year. Net sales increased to PKR8.51bn from PKR8.37bn during this period. GCL incurred a distribution cost of PKR17.5m against PKR20m in year ago period. The administrative expenses stood at PKR276m compared to PKR243m in nine months of last year. The company has a cement production capacity of 2.1Mta in Punjab. |
Kohat Cement reports fall in profits in 3QFY1824 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsKohat Cement (KOHC) has informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that it earned a net profit after tax of PKR652m (US$5.6m) in 3QFY18 (January-March 2018) compared to PKR931m in 3QFY17, down 30 per cent. During 3QFY18 net sales were recorded at PKR3.52bn. It incurred an administrative cost of PKR49m and distribution cost of PKR 27m compared to PKR38m and PKR31m, respectively in corresponding period last year. The company sold 628,773t of cement during January-March 2018, compared to 5... |
Export of clinker from Pakistan on the rise20 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Pakistan cement industry experts predict a greater clinker export potential for export since excess capacities in China have been curtailed substantially over environmental concerns, while demand from Bangladesh and other countries are also growing. India and Vietnam as well as east Africa (and particularly Uganda and Tanzania) remain viable export destinations for Pakistani cement producers, said Irfan Chawala, finance director and CFO at Lucky Cement Ltd and Irfan Amanullah, general ma... |
Maple Leaf Cement's new line on-stream in May 201919 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsMaple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd (MLCF) has informed Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) about the progress achieved on the implementation of the expansion of its Iskandarabad plant, which is estimated to come online mid-2019. The 7300tpd dry-process grey clinker line, a brownfield expansion at the company's existing site in Punjab, will take total grey cement capacity at the plant to 18,000tpd. The total project cost is estimated at PKR25bn (US$216m), which includes the impact of the recent dev... |
Fauji Cement Pakistan profits increase in 3QFY1818 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsFauji Cement Company Ltd (FCCL) saw a 28 per cent YoY increase in net profit to PKR854m (US$7.3m) in 3QFY18 from PKR669m, earned in same quarter last year, according the company's filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Revenues remained flat at PKR5.6bn, as lower retention prices diluted the impact of growth of 11 per cent in local dispatches and 99 per cent YoY in exports. However, cost of sales came down significantly by nine per cent YoY, due to a reduction in clinker purchases af... |
Pakistan's Popular Group has reportedly purchased Dadabhoy Cement18 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s Popular Group of Industries has reportedly purchased Dadabhoy Cement Industries Ltd. The company’s plant in Dadu District, Sindh Province, has been closed for several years following the alleged default of local financial institutions. Although the sale is yet to be made public, local news reports suggest that Popular Group has started refurbishing the plant. Dadabhoy Cement had previously announced that it was in negotiation with potential buyers in its 2017 annual report. Follo... |
Attock Cement Pakistan profit falls in 3QFY 1817 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsAttock Cement Pakistan Ltd (ACPL) 3QFY18 financial results saw a decline in net profit to PKR674m (US$5.8m) from PKR860m (US$7.41m), earned in same quarter last year. This represents a profit fall by 22 per cent YoY. Its net sales increased to PKR4.57bn from PKR4.01bn during this period. The company incurred a distribution cost of PKR271m against PKR219m in 3QFY17. The administrative expenses stood at PKR135m compared to PKR128m in 3QFY17. Finance cost increased to PKR74m during 3QFY18... |
Capacity on the increase in Pakistan17 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement production capacity in Pakistan increased by 52 per cent in last decade. According to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), capacity has risen from 30.50Mt in 2006-07 to 46.39Mt in 2016-17. The trend continues in current fiscal year as well and further advanced to 49.44Mt in first nine months of 2017-18. According to a local research house, Attock Cement Pakistan Ltd (ACPL) and Lucky Cement have increased capacities by 1.2-1.3Mta in 2QFY18. As a result, the com... |
Cement prices rise in northern Pakistan16 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement prices in Pakistan, after registering a drop of almost 10 per cent over the last nine months, have started to increase in the northern region. Prices rose by PKR20 (US$0.17) on average, while prices have remained stable in the south. In Lahore the multiple brands of cement bags available have increased from an average of PKR505/50kg bag to PKR525. |
Pakistan's State Bank acknowledges cement growth09 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan's State Bank has confirmed that cement industry is performing well and a considerable amount of capacity is due to come ons-stream in a couple of years. Manufacturers have been investing aggressively in capacity expansions (by adding about 60 per cent additional operational capacity) over the past few years, in anticipation of strong domestic demand. The cement industry is driven by steel and domestic infrastructure investments, by both public and private backers, said the ... |