HeidelbergCement advances in Asia and Africa, but does less well in Europe
The preliminary figures from HeidelbergCement show an 8.7 per cent advance in turnover last year to €14,020m, or by 4.2 per cent on a comparative basis.
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Holcim France to close Dannes kiln
As western Europe is faced with overcapacity in cement capacity, Holcim France has announced the closure of its wet-process kiln at Dannes.
Boral lifts 1HFY13 net profit guidance, Australia
Boral Ltd today announced that following stronger-than-expected performance in the December 2012 quarter, it expects net profit after tax (before significant items) for the firs...
Boral announces further job cuts in new restructuring plan
Building materials major Boral has announced a further round of job cuts, predominantly across its Australian operations, following a.
Holcim reduces stake in Siam City Cement, sells minority shareholding in Cementos Progreso
Holcim has announced that it has reduced its stake in Siam City Cement Ltd (SCCC) of Thailand and has sold its minority shareholding in Guatemalan producer Cementos Progreso, co...
Holcim Belgique to close Haccourt facility
Holcim Belgique announced it will close its Haccourt cement grinding plant, near Liège, Belgium. The unit currently employs 43 people. This project is part of a reorganisation o...
Sociedad de Cementos y Materiales looks to cut 35 jobs
Spanish cement and building materials producer Sociedad de Cementos y Materiales de Construccion de Andalucia, is reportedly planning to lay-off 35 members of staff.
Italcementi announces restructuring plan, Italy
Italy’s leading cement producer Italcementi has approved a 2013-14 reorganisation of its domestic operations to cut annual costs by EUR40m (US$52.2m). The plan, named “Project 2...
Siam City Cement to boost production, Thailand
Thailand’s Siam City Cement (SCCC) has said it will resume operations of two clinker lines from next year on the back of increased local demand. The company is also looking to c...
Union meets workers over Boral job cuts, Austraila
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) is meeting today with workers who are expected to lose their jobs at Boral's Waurn Ponds cement plant in Victoria, Australia, according to rep...