Qatar consumption forecast to double by FY17
Cement consumption in Qatar is expected to double from current levels within the next three years, a new report has forecast.
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Bamburi relaunches Powercrete, Kenya
Lafarge’s Kenyan subsidiary Bamburi Cement has announced it will relaunch its Powercrete cement for use in large infrastructure works and in the private and public sector. The r...
India Ratings maintains 'stable negative' outlook on cement sector
India Ratings has maintained a ‘stable negative’ outlook for the domestic cement sector in FY15 given the slowdown in construction and infrastructure sectors.
Philippine cement sales rise 7.1% on stronger government spending
Cement sales in the Philippines increased by 7.1 per cent to 14.9Mt from 13.9Mt in the same period of last year, according to the country’s cement association, CeMAP.
Qatar could face shortages due to lack of capacity additions
Qatar could face a “major cement shortage” in the near term with no major capacity expansions in the pipeline to meet expected strong rises in demand, a new report by Global Inv...
Asia Cement sees slower 2014 revenue growth
Asia Cement, the Thai-based subsidiary of Italcementi, expects slower revenue growth next year due to a weaker economy and domestic demand.
MPA calls for government to sustain UK industry
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) of the UK yesterday launched a landmark document for the UK cement industry. The new publication launched on Monday sets out to explain th...
Cemex seeks further collaboration for housing and infrastructure projects
During its participation in the XLVIII Inter-American and Caribbean Housing Conference, Cemex announced that it has collaborated in the development of infrastructure projects, a...
Holcim Philippines reports strong 2Q net profit
Holcim Philippines reported better-than-expected rise in second quarter net profit on the back of seasonal demand and effective cost controls. It is now preparing to restart its...
Indonesia sales reaccelerate in June
Cement sales in Indonesia have reaccelerated in June following a slowdown in the previous month as demand recovers outside of Java. However, a more reduced growth rate is expect...