FCCC lowers cement prices in Fiji
As part of a review of cement prices in the country, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has announced a lowering of ex-factory cement prices in Fiji. General...
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James Hardie sees sales slip 5% in 1QFY23-24
James Hardie has posted global net sales of US$954.3m in the first quarter of FY23-24 (ended 30 June 2023), down five per cent from the US$1000.9m seen in the same period a yea...
Fletcher Building posts EBIT growth of 6% in FY23
Fletcher Building’s FY23 financial result continued to build on the progress made in both EBIT levels and EBIT margins over the last several years. “Despite softer residenti...
Australia considers carbon tariffs on imported cement and steel
The Australian government is considering the introduction of carbon tariffs on cement and steel imports from countries with lower climate goals. According to The Guardian, Aust...
Cockburn Cement awards contract to SIMPEC
Cockburn Cement , a subsidiary of Adbri , has awarded Australian construction firm SIMPEC with the contract for the expansion of its Kwinana cement plant. The contract is v...
New Zealand's concrete industry launches its net zero roadmap
New Zealand’s concrete industry has launched its roadmap to net zero carbon by 2050 - A Net Zero carbon concrete industry for Aotearoa New Zealand: Roadmap to 2050 . Concr...
thyssenKrupp Polysius carry out kiln modernisation for Australian client
In July 2023 thyssenKrupp Polysius’ Service Team in Asia-Pacific successfully completed the modernisation of a cement kiln for a client in Australia. The scope included the in...
Adbri names new CFO
Adbri Ltd has appointed Jared Gashel as its new chief financial officer, effective 5 July 2023. Mr Gashel has more than 20 years’ financial experience in multiple industries ...
Cement Australia extends use of battery electric vehicles
Cement Australia has been granted funding to lease 24 batteries and convert six diesel prime movers in its Melbourne fleet to electric drivetrain. Backed by the Commercial Sect...
James Hardie Industries posts record results
James Hardie Industries has announced record global net sales of US$3777.1m for the fiscal year 2023, ending 31 March 2023, up four per cent YoY. Adjusted EBIT over the same p...