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Limak's 0.7Mta Matola plant inaugurated22 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsMozambican President Filipe Nyusi inaugurated Limak Cement Group’s new cement plant in Matola on 21 February 2018. The new plant has a 0.7Mta capacity and will employ over 140 people, mostly Mozambicans. President Nyusi said he expected the new factory “to contribute to stabilising prices in a scenario of high levels of demand for cement. “This prospect strengthens our conviction that our dream of building national infrastructures using exclusively cement produced in Mozambique ca... |
LafargeHolcim's Ambuja Cement to build new 3.1Mta Rajasthan plant21 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim will strengthen its presence in India with the construction of a new cement plant in Marwar Mundawa, in the state of Rajasthan. The CHF200m (US$213.4m) investment will serve customers in the north, including Delhi. The new plant, which is being set up by the group’s subsidiary Ambuja Cement will have a clinker capacity of 3.1Mta and is due for commissioning in the second half of 2020. Jan Jenisch, group CEO of LafargeHolcim, said: "India is the second-biggest global cement ... |
Caribbean Cement to restart exports21 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsCaribbean Cement expects to restart cement exports following the completion of its US$50m modernisation programme. The programme also includes the commissioning of a new coal mill scheduled for the second quarter of this year, upgrades to both cement mills, a new packing line, and the upgrade and replacement of conveyor belts and dust collectors to boost production to 1.2Mta. Peter Donkersloot, Caribbean Cement's general manager, said: "It must be noted that every step has been taken to e... |
Vicat's 2017 profits lower at pretax, but higher at net level20 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsVicat's turnover improved by 4.5 per cent in 2017 to EUR2563.5m while EBITDA eased by three per cent to EUR444.2m, while at unchanged exchange rates and other parameters the changes would have been +6.4 per cent and -3.4 per cent, respectively. The trading profit declined by 4.1 per cent to EUR247.2m, with the decline at unchanged parameters being 5.9 per cent. The net financial charge was 26.85 per cent or EUR9.9m lower at EUR28.2m and after a reduction in the contribution from associate... |
Breedon in talks to acquire Lagan Group19 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsUK-based construction materials company, Breedon Aggregates, is reportedly looking to acquire all or parts of Lagan Group, a leading building materials company based in Ireland. The Lagan Group currently includes Lagan Cement, which has a production capacity of 700,000tpa, two bitumen terminals in Dublin and Belfast, road marking, quarry and concrete businesses. It is also involved in the manufacture of bricks, blocks and timber frames for the housing sector. In the UK its assets include We... |
UltraTech and Dalmia Bharat highest bidders in Binani Cement deal19 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement and Dalmia Bharat-Bain Piramal Resurgence Fund consortium are leading the bids for Binani Cement, according to Indiainfoline. Both partieshave submitted bids of approximately INR60,000m (US$927.9m). For the final decision to be made by the creditors, both the bidders are asked to furnish additional details pertaining to their bids. In addition, UltraTech is required to provide information on a Competition Commission of India (CCI) penalty. In 2016, CCI imposed a penalty of ... |
Cementir boosted by full-year results from Belgium15 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsCementir Holding's turnover in 2017 increased by 25.3 per cent to EUR1287.5m and EBITDA was ahead by 11.5 per cent to 220.5m. As regards the continuing business, the turnover advanced by10.9 per cent to EUR1140.0m and EBITDA emerged 13.3 per cent ahead at EUR224.2m, while the trading profit showed a 50 per cent advance to EUR142m. Net debt at the end of 2017 was 4.6 per cent lower at EUR536.6m, while capital investment in the year increased by 33.9 per cent to EUR92m. Since the year end, ... |
CCI finds six companies have formed a cartel14 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsIn a preliminary investigation, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found that six cement companies have formed a cartel. Although this enquiry focussed on the northeast region it will widen to other locations, reports the Business Standard. "In fresh investigations, six large cement manufacturing firms have been found to be forming a cartel," said a source close to the development. In 2016, 11 companies and the Cement Manufacturers Association were issued a total penalty of ... |
Siam Cement record revenue increase in 201714 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement has released its financial results for the full-year period ended 31 December 2017. Revenue reached THB450.9bn (US$14.34bn), an YoY increase of six per cent from THB423.4bn. Net profit fell two per cent to THB55bn from THB56bn of 2016, due to weakness in the domestic cement and building materials operations. However, EBITDA advanced four per cent to finish at THB102bn. In the 4Q17 the company recorded a significant 14 per cent YoY increase in revenue to THB113,400. Net profit ... |
Cementos Argos sees revenues rise, but Colombia challenges income13 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsArgos reported an improvement in its revenues for 4Q17 with stable sales for the full-year 2017. While EBITDA results fell both for 4Q17 and 2017, adjustment for non-recurring severance payments and anticipated pensions took out some of the sting as adjusted EBITDA margins for 4Q17 and 2017 reached 17.8 and 17.3 per cent, respectively. However, positive dynamics in the USA and the Caribbean and Central America regions could not fully offset a more challenging home market in Colombia and the ... |