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Yguazu stops production due to transformer issues

24 August 2020, Published under Cement News

Paraguay’s Yguazu Cement stated on social media that it stopped production on 12 August 2020 due to an issue with a transformer. The producer continued dispatching cement until 14 August 2020, when its supplies ran out. While it has not yet been able to find a similar transformer locally, it may either rent generators or even import cement, according to reports. The news follows the country’s construction sector recently reporting a cement shortage .

Paraguay: Yguazú risks production halt due to flooding

08 July 2014, Published under Cement News

The flooding of the Paraguay river and the Confuso river, which broke its banks, is presenting a risk to the continued production at the Yguazú cement plant in Paraguay, according to the Ultima Hora news service. The plant’s quay was out of action for about 20 days before the advance of the water as the flooding necessitated cutting off the power used to operate the crane used for unloading clinker and raw materials delivered to the works by barges. If the water reaches the electrical ...