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Spanish consumption decreases 5.6%15 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsSpanish cement association Oficemen has revealed that domestic cement demand fell by 5.6 per cent in April to 858,920t when compared with the same period last year. In the first quarter, consumption reached 3,260,547t, representing a 3.4 per cent YoY decline. |
Vicat improves cement shipments by more than 12%29 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsVicat's first quarter turnover increased by 9.2 per cent to €536m, which represents an underlying improvement of 14 per cent. The cement turnover improved by 6.8 per cent to €325m, as cement shipments rose by 12.2 per cent to 4.60Mt. The turnover in concrete and aggregates was 9.8 per cent higher at €199m as aggregates shipments rose by 9.0 per cent to 5.15Mt and ready-mixed concrete deliveries increased by five per cent to 1.89Mm³. Other products and services generated a 10.1 per cent i... |
Holcim strong start in Europe28 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim's first quarter turnover declined by 5.4 per cent to CHF4088m (EUR3342m), but on a like-for-lake basis, there was a 7.8 per cent increase and measured in euros the turnover, was off by five per cent. The operating EBITDA declined by 5.1 per cent to CHF617m (EUR504m), which represents an underlying increase of 10.1 per cent. The trading profit increased by 9.3 per cent to CHF295m (EUR241m), while the net attributable profit dropped by 57.5 per cent to CHF80m (EUR65m), as last year'... |
Holcim's results boosted by mild winter in Europe28 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim's first quarter turnover declined by 5.4 per cent to CHF4,088m (€3,342m), but on a like-for-like basis, there was a 7.8 per cent increase while measured in euros the turnover was off by five per cent. The operating EBITDA declined by 5.1 per cent to CHF617m (€504m), but this represents an underlying increase of 10.1 per cent. The trading profit increased by 9.3 per cent to CHF295m (€241m), while the net attributable profit dropped by 57.5 per cent to CHF80m (€65m), as last year's ... |
Holcim to reorganise Obourg, Belgium24 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Belgique announced its plans to adapt the organisational structure of its Obourg cement works near Mons, a step which would affect 48 jobs. The company attributes the reorganisation to the significant fall in Dutch cement consumption and a slowdown in French cement demand. Holcim Belgique serves the markets in the north of France, Belgium, southern Netherlands and western Germany. Holcim says the move is expected to bring the plant back to profitability as its products improve ... |
EC to investigate Cemex and Holcim Spanish deal24 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe European Commission said on Wednesday it is investigating plans by Cemex and Holcim over a Spanish deal because of competition issues. "The Commission has concerns that the transaction may reduce competition in certain areas of Spain where the two companies' activities overlap," the EU executive said in a statement. Removing Holcim from the Spanish market “could facilitate coordination” between cement makers, the statement added. Collusion on pricing and customer allocation “could b... |
Holcim Spain to cut staff by 12217 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Spain and unions have reached a preliminary agreement to reduce the company’s staff of 650 by 18.7 per cent, according to the Spanish news service ABC. As a result 122 workers would be affected, rather than the 141 as stated in the initial ERE employment regulation record, reported earlier. Since 2008, Spain’s cement market has contracted considerably with cement producers making significant adjustments in terms of plant closures and staff lay-offs. Holcim employed over 2000 peop... |
Italcementi shareholders approve 2013 results17 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsAt Italcementi’s annual general meeting in Bergamo yesterday, the shareholders of Italcementi SpA approved the financial statements for 2013. The company closed the year with an operating profit of EUR159.3m (against a loss of EUR140.2m the year before) and revenue of EUR4235.4m. The AGM approved distribution of a dividend of EUR0.06/each ordinary share (EUR0.06 in FY12) and EUR0.06/each savings share (EUR0.06 : 2012), with the total corresponding amount to be withdrawn from the extraordina... |
Spain: cautious outlook maintained14 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Spain registered its first monthly growth since the recession started as it reached 875,000t in March, up 16 per cent YoY, according to Oficemen data. However, the increase has been attributed to a weaker comparative period, with the Easter holiday falling in March last year resulting in few working days. Moreover, March 2013 was one of the wettest in history, further hampering building activity last year. March 2014, on the other hand, has experienced much milder weather... |
Oyak eyes Europe, Africa acquisitions10 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsTurkey-based Oyak is looking into acquisitions in the cement sector, with a specific focus on Europe, Africa and Great Britain, its cement group chairman Celalettin Caglar said on Thursday. Speaking to Reuters, Caglar said that the group is also interested in acquisition opportunities that could arise through the Lafarge and Holcim merger as the groups look to divest in assets to appease potential concerns by antitrust regulators. The company’s said on Monday that two-thirds of divestments ... |