Expansion

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Moctezuma to double Apazapan capacity

Moctezuma to double Apazapan capacity

Cementos Moctezuma announced investments of US$200m to double capacity of its Apazapan works in Veracruz, Mexico. The Apazapan plant came on-stream at the end of 2010 with a cap...

Ready for recovery

Ready for recovery Premium

As the US gradually emerges from the Great Recession, the cement industry is preparing itself for the expected recovery in construction activity. One such producer is Argos, whi...

Venezuela cement capacity set to increase

Venezuela cement capacity set to increase

With a total capacity of 9.09Mta and 20 production lines, Venezuela’s cement industry is stable, according to the country’s Minister for Industry, José David Cabello. He also ex...

Cemex

Cemex has commissioned a new clinker silo at its Lloseta works in Spain. This €4.4m investment includes a 44m-high silo with a diameter of 27.5m and is fitted with all the lates...

Strengthening a market leader

Strengthening a market leader Premium

The merger of Cementos Lima and Cemento Andino into Unacem in 2012 led to the strengthening of Peru’s cement market leader. By combining forces, the new company benefits from im...

PPC's East African promise

PPC's East African promise Premium

PPC Ltd, southern Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, has increased its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa with its latest acquisitions in Ethiopia and Rwanda. With the two acqui...

Dangote Cement Update

Dangote Cement Update

Recorded at the recent Cemtech MEA 2013, DVG Edwin gives an update on the regional expansion and project status of Dangote Cement (Nigeria).

Meeting the market

Meeting the market Premium

As Colombia embarks on an ambitious programme to modernise its infrastructure and meet its housing deficit, cement consumption is expected to substantially increase. Market lead...

AfriSam gears up

AfriSam gears up Premium

AfriSam is preparing for future demand by making investments in a variety of expansion projects designed to boost its internal capacity. The company has also re-engineered its e...