Cement News tagged under: interview
Indocement awaits the "domino-effect"15 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsGrowth of Indonesia’s cement market weakened in 2015, but prospects for this year are more optimistic with demand expected to significantly improve. ICR spoke to Christian Kartawija, CEO of market leader PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, about the producer’s performance in 2015, his view on cement demand and construction activity in this major southeast Asian nation and the potential for sector consolidation. By ICR Research, UK. Christian Kartawijaya, CEO, PT Indocement Market pe... |
PCA: 100 years of addressing members' needs16 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association is currently in its centennial year. With the US economy proving to be steady and advances in technology spurring the cement industry on to greater efficiency and emissions control, ICR spoke with PCA President and CEO, James G Toscas, to gain a greater understanding of what is driving the PCA on and what the main objectives are for the next 100 years. James Toscas, president and CEO, PCA ICR: In 2016 the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is cele... |
The complete package10 February 2016, Published under Cement NewsAggregate Industries (AI) has become the focal point for cement output and distribution in the UK for LafargeHolcim following the transfer of ownership of some Lafarge cement assets last year. Joe Hudson, managing director of AI’s Cement and Concrete Products division, speaks to ICR about why becoming a cement producer and supplier was the final “piece of the jigsaw” for the company and how the additions will enhance its portfolio. Joe Hudson, managing director, Cement & Concrete P... |
Brazil and beyond02 September 2015, Published under Cement NewsRecent years have seen the internationalisation of Brazil’s foremost cement company as Votorantim Cimentos expanded through organic growth and well-planned acquisitions. Maintaining a leadership position in Brazil and now with a footprint across distinct regions around the globe, Votorantim Cimentos’ CEO, Walter Dissinger, talks ICR through this period of dynamic growth, market perspectives and the next phase of development. Walter Dissinger, CEO of Votorantim Cimentos ... |
Meeting market demands04 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsSince its first appearance in the late 1980s, Spain-based Cemengal has transformed its valuable experience gained in the cement industry into innovative grinding solutions. For 2015 the company has its eyes firmly fixed on Africa and Latin America where it expects to successfully meet market requirements and grow its business further. ICR speaks with Cemengal's managing director, Dario Del Frate, about past achievements and future objectives. Dario Del Frate, managing director of Ceme... |
Breedon: from the ground up01 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsBreedon Aggregates has established itself as a successful player in the UK building materials market over a short period of time. It is the largest independent aggregates business in the UK, with downstream operations providing a range of products for a broad customer base. Keen to build on this platform, group chief executive, Simon Vivian, explains to ICR Breedon’s priorities in terms of its aggregates and ready-mixed concrete operations, the company’s approach to sustainability and ambiti... |
In search of stabilisation07 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsAfter reaching a peak in 2011, Moroccan cement demand has weakened and since 2012 initiated a slowdown that has continued through 2014. Mohamed Chaïbi, president of the Association Professionnelle des Cimentiers (APC), speaks to ICR about the current status and expected trends for the domestic market and production base. Mohamed Chaïbi, chairman of the Association Professionelle des Cimentiers, explains how the Moroccan cement industry has continued to press ahead in the face o... |
Journey of Hope23 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsLast year, Hope Construction Materials (HCM) became the first major new name in the British building materials sector for more than a decade following the purchase by Mittal Investments of former Tarmac and Lafarge assets, including the largest cement plant in the UK at Hope. As the British cement market continues to show signs of strengthening, Chris Plant, chief executive officer of HCM, talks to ICR about Mittal’s timely entry into the cement industry, the company’s performance to-date an... |
The PCA discusses the US market and the forthcoming IEEE-IAS/PCA 2014 conference06 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsAhead of the 2014 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference, ICR speaks with the PCA's Gregory M Scott, president and CEO; Rick Bohan, director of Manufacturing Technology and Ed Sullivan, group vice president and chief economist, to learn more about the outlook for North American cement markets, as well features to look forward to at next month's meeting in Washington, DC. ICR: Do you see a steady recovery for the US cement industry in 2014? PCA: The contin... |
Building a MENA strategy29 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsSince being created by Citadel Capital in 2005, ASEC Cement has embarked on a strategy of establishing a strong presence in the high-growth markets of Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Sudan and Iraq to satisfy huge demand potential in these countries. In this exclusive interview with ICR, Giorgio Bodo, chairman and CEO of ASEC Cement, Tamer Yacout, director of business development at ASEC Cement, together with Ghada Hammouda, head of corporate communications and CMO of Citadel Capital (Egypt), discuss... |