Cement News tagged under: coronavirus
Measures to stop COVID-19 spread expected to impact Bangladeshi cement industry26 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Bangladeshi cement industry is likely to be affected by the measures taken by government to halt the spread of the coronavirus in the country. All passenger trains and vessel departures, except cargo trains and ships, have been suspended for an indefinate period. In addition, the government announced a 10-day general holiday from 26 March until 4 April as well as a relief package. Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, announced a BDT50bn incentive package for export-oriented indu... |
Indian cement manufacturers take precautions against COVID-1925 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s cement manufacturers are taking precautions against the spread of COVID-19. JK Cement Ltd is working with a reduced workforce, maximising video-conferencing and minimising contact. As a result of government policy, it has also announced which of its plants will now suspend production. JK Cement facilities at Nimbahera and Mangrol, both situated in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, will close. Elsewhere, units at Gotan (Nagaur, Rajasthan), Jharli, (Jhajjar, Haryana), Katni (Madhya Pradesh) a... |
Panama’s government halts cement production and distribution25 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsThrough its Executive Degree No 506, the Panamanian government has suspended all construction activity, except construction projects provided by the health authority, in the country, reports Panamá América. The measure includes the production, distribution and dispatch of cement, concrete and its derivatives. Quarrying has also been suspended. The new legislation takes effect from 23.59h on Wednesday, 25 March 2020. |
FLSmidth suspends financial guidance for 202025 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has suspended its financial guidance for 2020, following the global uncertainty caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. "The underlying mining and cement industries remain sound but given the day-to-day development in markets around the world, we are currently unable to assess the extent of the impact," said the company in a statement. The company is reporting increasing disruptions to customers and its own operations, with higher costs related to more complex logistics and a ... |
Pakistan's cement under the shadow of coronavirus25 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsPakistan's cement industry has been impacted directly and indirectly by the coronavirus pandemic. The spread of the virus is driving cement manufacturers to reschedule or hold board meetings through video link. Export dispatches to Afghanistan are being suspended, while producers are seeing a fall in local cement demand, with lockdown of the port cities of Karachi and Sindh province. The other three provinces are partially locked down and this is expected to affect local dispatches. Howev... |
Cement plant and company readiness for the COVID-19 pandemic24 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe cement industry must now prepare for the global COVID-19 pandemic As this extraordinary Technical Forum is being written, the world is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Italy, Spain and France are in complete lock-down with citizens required to remain in their homes. The UK and the United States are not far behind needing to impose such drastic restrictions. In the UK sweeping restrictions were introduced on Monday, 23 March. All social gatherings in restauran... |
Fancesa shuts down production due to COVID-1924 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsBolivia-based cement producer Fábrica Nacional de Cemento SA (Fancesa) has halted its cement production due to the presence of the coronavirus in the country. The information was confirmed by the Head of Communications at Fancesa, Gonzalo Ibáñez, who said that compliance with the national provision for total quarantine also implies the cessation of the marketing units in Sucre and Santa Cruz, despite the fact that in the latter city there is a significant cement inventory. "In order to gu... |
Spain’s cement demand edges down in February24 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Spain slipped 0.5 per cent YoY to 1,171,084t in February 2020, according to Oficemen, the country’s cement association. In the first two months of 2020, cement consumption declined by 4.5 per cent to 2,206,568t. However, rolling-year data show a growth of 3.9 per cent between March 2019-February 2020. In the 12 months to the end of February 2020 demand for ceemnt reached 14,312,443t. External trade Exports decreased a further 31.4 per cent to less than 460,000t shipped ... |
Udaipur Cement of India shuts plant due to Coronavirus epidemic24 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsUdaipur Cement Works Ltd (UCWL) of India has informed Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on 23 March that operations of the company's plant at Udaipur have been temporarily closed untill further notice as per the directions of the State Government and as safety measure against spread of the COVID-19 virus. A bourse filing of company adds that decision on resuming operations will depend on further directions of the Government. Udaipur Cement Works Limited, (formerly known as JK Udaipur Udyog L... |
Shree Cement to shut all production facilities in Rajasthan24 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Shree Cement has announced that it is undertaking measures to shut down all of its Rajasthan-based plants until 31 March 2020, or further notice, according to a statement. The news follows the Government of Rajasthan issuing a direction for the closure of all production facilities in the state to control the community transmission stage of COVID-19. |