JK Cement opens construction chemicals plant in UAE
JK Cement subsidiary, JK DryChem Industries LLC, has opened a new construction chemicals manufacturing facility in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), UAE. The 5000m² plan...
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Chhatak Cement modernisation stalled, costs escalate amid delays
Bangladesh’s only state-owned cement plant, Chhatak Cement Factory , has been idle for over six years after halting production, despite BDT14,180m (US$115.2m) already spent on i...
Thatta Cement appoints new chief financial officer
Thatta Cement Co Ltd has announced the appointment of Ms Sidra Zakir as its new chief financial officer, effective from September 7, 2026, replacing the outgoing CFO. The compan...
Pakistan to establish construction industry development board
Mr Hussain said the construction sector has shown signs of recovery, with growth of 5.7 per cent recorded during FY25-26, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey. Cement sales...
Cement makers under strain as war drives up input costs
Bangladesh's cement manufacturers are facing severe financial strain as regional conflicts disrupt Middle Eastern supply routes, forcing a shift to costlier imports and causing ...
JK Cement to deploy over 150 electric trucks
Billion Electric Mobility (BEM) is partnering JK Cement to deliver over 150 heavy-duty electric trucks during the current financial year. The partnership commenced with the depl...
AHL Research issues earnings preview for Pakistan's cement sector
AHL Research has published a special report on the upcoming financial results of Pakistan Stock Exchange–listed a few selected cement companies for the April–June 2026 quarter (...
Saurashtra Cement initiates 24-Day maintenance shutdown at Ranavav plant
Saurashtra Cement , in India, has initiated a 24-day, planned kiln shutdown at its Ranavav plant in Gujarat for annual maintenance starting 21 July 2026. While the temporary clo...
Katunayake residents rally against proposed cement factory
Sri Lankan residents and local stakeholders staged a protest against a proposed 12,925m 2 cement factory near the Katunayake International Airport, arguing that the site's appro...
Progress at Neemuch Cement project
The Goldcrest project in Neemuch, India, is making excellent progress under the direction of Humboldt Wedag India Private Ltd. The team has completed over 100,000m 3 of reinforc...