Cement News tagged under: coronavirus
Dry bulk shipping market likely to start recovery in 202107 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe dry bulk shipping market is expected to see significantly more modest levels of growth in the run-up to 2024, according to Rahul Sharan, lead research analyst dry bulk shipping at Drewry India during Cemtech’s live webinar “Impact of COVID-19 on the global cement trade” on 6 May. After introducing the audience to the various demand and supply drivers that move the dry bulk shipping market, Mr Sharan explained the dry bulk shipping cycle and highlighted the importance of China entering ... |
Lafarge Africa provides NGN500m intervention fund to alleviate COVID-19 challenges07 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lafarge Africa (LafargeHolcim group) has deployed a NGN500m (US$1.28m) intervention fund to provide medical infrastructure, food and essential medications to its host communities. During the first phase of the intervention launched on the 6 April 2020, the company converted two of its facilities in Sagamu and Ashaka to be used as isolation centres, and also provided infrastructure support such as generators, ambulances and critical personal protection ... |
Business as unusual06 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe global coronavirus pandemic has presented the cement and other economic sectors with considerable challenges. Benjamin Sporton, CEO of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), shares his thoughts. By Benjamin Sporton, Global Cement and Concrete Association, UK. The global COVID-19 pandemic is leading to an unprecedented shift in how we exist The global COVID-19 pandemic, in different stages of intensity and development around the world, has presented us with challe... |
Salonit Anhovo restarts cement production06 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsSlovenian cement producer, Salonit Anhovo (Wietersdorfer Group) has resumed cement operations after 14-day shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic that caused reduced demand for its domestic market and exports to Italy. Production was suspended on 20 April and resumed on 4 May, as the company used the two-week break to carry out maintenance works, while continuing to make cement shipments to meet the needs of its clients during the period, Salonit Anhovo said. "Construction sites in Italy ha... |
Oman enforces anti-dumping measures06 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsOman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has helped introduce screening measures at the country’s border to reduce cement dumping. The anti-dumping measures began in March but have reportedly been ramped up alongside restrictions on the cross-border movement of goods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Oman Daily Observer. "We are delighted by the action initiated by the government to limit dumping of cement," said a source at Raysut Cement. "These measures will enable R... |
Cemex Philippines sees net sales fall 10%05 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsCemex Holdings Philippines Inc announced that net sales decreased by 10 per cent during the 1Q20, versus the 1Q19, amounting to PHP5.6bn (US$110.7m). Domestic cement volumes decreased by four per cent versus 1Q19. An eight per cent increase in volumes during the first two months of the year was offset by the effects of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon and other quarantine measures around the country during the second half of March 2020. CHP’s domestic cement prices fell by six pe... |
Qalaa Holdings records revenues of EGP14.9bn in FY201905 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsQalaa Holdings of Egypt has reported total revenues of EGP14.9bn (US$945m), for its consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 December 2019, up 11 per cent YoY. Qalaa's EBITDA remained steady at EGP1.3bn in FY19 and increased by 17 per cent YoY in the 4Q19 to EGP325m. Flat full-year EBITDA was largely the result of a 60 per cent YoY decline in ASEC Holding’s EBITDA in FY19. The cement segment's performance was affected by an underperforming cement market in Egypt, and social an... |
Cem'In'Eu prepares start-up of Rhône Ciments05 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsCem'In'Eu is starting up Rhône Ciments, its second cement plant in Portes-lès-Valence, Drôme region, France. "Moving to Portes-lès-Valence allows us to be in the middle of a Lyon-Marseille-Montpellier triangle but also to be connected to the Alpine valleys. We are thus at the heart of the large southeast market," explains Vincent Lefebvre, Cem’In’Eu president and founder. The company imports clinker from a 5Mta integrated cement works in eastern Turkey to supply its factory, which has i... |
Holcim Philippines sees 29% fall in net profit04 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines has reported a 28.7 per cent fall in its net profit to PHP501.54m (US$9.93m) for the first quarter of 2020, compared to PHP703.86m in the year-ago period. Net sales also declined 10 per cent to PHP7.27bn due to lower prices and volumes, especially in March. "Like the rest of the country, our company was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the government's efforts to address it," said John Stull, Holcim Philippines President and CEO. The company had ... |
Holcim Philippines funds local hospitals in COVID-19 fight04 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsTo contribute to the Philippine's fight against COVID-19, Holcim Philippines Inc is donating part of its corporate citizenship budget for funds towards medical supplies for hospitals assigned to treat coronavirus patients and relief items to its affected communities. The company has allocated a substantial share of the budget for corporate citizenship programme Holcim Helps to buy protective equipment such as surgical masks, respirators and face shields to be donated to the Lung Center of ... |