Cement News tagged under: Unicem
Unicem kicks off Mfamosing expansion project01 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe groundbreaking ceremony for United Cement Co of Nigeria’s (Unicem) new 2.5Mta line at its Mfamosing works took place on Tuesday, 2 September 2014 in the presence of the country’s president Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at the ceremony, the president said: “Today’s event by UniCem is yet another milestone for the company, the industry and the nation at large as this event brings additional 2.5Mta to the nation's existing capacity. The new line, which will add to Mfamosing’s existing 2.... |
UniCem begins construction of new line, Nigeria14 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsUnited Cement Company of Nigeria (UNICEM) has started construction of its second line to meet growing demand for cement in Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Calabar, Olivier Lenoir, managing director of the company, said that the new 2.5Mta line will double UniCem’s existing capacity to 5Mta upon completion in 2016. Sinoma of China is constructing the new kiln line. The project also includes a 45MW captive power plant by Wartsila Nigeria Ltd, the work for which has already begun. |
UniCem launches new high-strength product to market11 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe United Cement Company of (UNICEM) Nigeria launched its new high-strength cement into the market. According to Vipul Agrawal, the company’s marketing and technical assistance director, the new product, called “UniCem 42.5N Limestone Portland cement” is produced for specialised heavy construction works like high-rise buildings, long-span bridges, dams, fly-overs and silos. “We have developed the high strength performance cement (UniCem 45.5N) to take care of 10 per cent of our customers... |
Unicem to invest US$500m in new line, Nigeria11 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsUnited Cement Company (UNICEM) has said it plans to spend US$500m on a second line at it cement works in Nigeria and will boost investments going forward amid an increasingly competitive operating environment. Speaking in an interview with local press, executive director, Javier De Benito, said the project for line No 2 at its 2.5Mta Mfamosing works, is still ongoing and the company is currently working on administrative issues. However, he underlined that management are very keen for thi... |