Cement News tagged under: Philippines
Fives FCB wins Lafarge grinding plant contract15 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsLafarge has awarded Fives FCB with a contract for the supply of a new cement grinding plant for its Teresa plant located in the Philippines. The scope of supply includes: raw material feeding: clinker and pulverised coal through connection to the existing circuit, other additives (limestone, gypsum, fly ash) by truck dump cement grinding workshop fitted with Fives FCB equipment comprising a Horomill® 3800 and a TSV™ 4500 classifier, associated with a dryer-aerodecantor and a TGT™ f... |
Philippine cement sales rise 7.1% on stronger government spending04 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in the Philippines increased by 7.1 per cent to 14.9Mt from 13.9Mt in the same period of last year, according to the country’s cement association, CeMAP. According to Ernesto M Ordonez, president of CeMAP, a rise in July-August sales were driven by higher government spending (especially by the Department of Public Works and Highways), an increase in business confidence and a generally strong economy with good growth. The group added that the expansion in construction proje... |
Holcim Philippines boosted by higher demand31 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines has reported a 34.2 per cent increase in third-quarter earnings driven by stronger sales revenue and cost-cutting and efficiency improvement measures. Net sales in the July-September quarter rose by more than seven per cent to PHP6.86bn on the back of steady demand and prices as private and public sector projects remained strong. Holcim country CEO, Eduardo Sahagun, said that the robust construction activity had led demand to exceed expectations in the third quarter. ... |
Philippine producers call for level playing field07 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine cement producers are calling on the country’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to create a level playing field to incentivise local expansion plans and higher tariffs on non-Asean imports. In a recent roadmap for the industry, local cement companies have requested the DTI grant the same fiscal incentives enjoyed by new market entrants to those established companies that plan to expand their operations. The companies are urging the government to include all investments for i... |
Lafarge bullish on Philippine outlook19 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Republic sees sustained cement demand growth in the Philippines through the year as the company prepares to lift capacity to meet future requirements. While demand in the first half of the year is traditionally stronger for the local cement industry, the company remains bullish for the remainder of the year. “I think because of the continuing projects of the government, continuing projects in the commercial and residential sectors, there might still be a good growth in demand [this ... |
Lafarge Philippines benefits from strong cement demand22 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsDomestic cement demand in the 1H13 has seen a sharp rise in the Philippines as sales have jumped by 6.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2012. “The continued increased in infrastructure and other construction projects launched by the government such as farm-to-market, roads coupled with sustained demand from the private and commercial sector, contributed to the growth,” said Lafarge Republic. The budget department reports that state spending on public works and infrastructure ha... |
Philippines: six month cement sales accelerate to 10.13Mt20 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in the first six months increased 6.18 per cent to 10.13Mt from 9.54Mt in 2012, the Cement Manufacturer’s Association of the Philippines said. The group attributed the healthy performance to the country’s improving construction business and to the government’s ongoing infrastructure programme. Meanwhile, the group reported that the industry imported 12Mt of clinker during the first six months. Total domestic cement output in 2012 was 18.35Mt, 17.5 per cent higher than in 2011. ... |
Philippine 2Q13 cemend demand increases 8.8%30 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine cement sales rose 8.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, data from the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) showed yesterday. Sales in the second quarter increased to 5.349Mt sold from 4.915Mt in the same period last year. Cement sales in the first half of the year also rose by 6.2 per cent to 10.136Mt from 9.546Mt in the corresponding period of the year before. |
San Miguel Corp plans Philippine expansion15 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp (SMC) plans to invest in new manufacturing facilities to increase its market share. Company president Ramon Ang said SMC has invested in Northern Cement Corp (NCC) which is establishing a 2Mta line in Pangasinan. It currently owns a 35 per cent stake in NCC but it hopes to gain a majority share next year. The company also owns Eagle Cement which operates a plant in Bulacan. Ang told local press that the company plans to add two more plans in Quezo... |
Cemex Philippines to expand Naga cement plant11 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsAnticipating an increase in demand for cement in the country, Cemex Philippines is embarking on a PHP2.5bn (US$58m) expansion of Apo Cement Corp’s facility in Naga City, Cebu. Apo plant director, Normandy Chan, said the company decided to expand the plant to meet the rising demand for cement in the country, which was brought about by the strong growth posted by the economy. “With the rise in demand, comes the need for much improved and innovative infrastructure,” Chan said. Chan explained ... |