Cement News tagged under: production capacity
Paraguay: INC plans to raise capacity07 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsParaguay’s Industria Nacional de Cemento (INC) plans to increase its production capacity from 50,000 to 70,000 bags/day in 2015, according to Jorge Méndez, head of the company. This is expected to create a good supply to the market and lower prices by the end of the year. Although the company is forecast to have an accumulated deficit of nearly PYG1bn, due to successive years of losses, he assured that in 2014, the firm will produce a profit of PYG8000m. The change in fuel planned for... |
Venezuela: Cemento Andino operates at 86% of capacity02 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsDespite production issues, Venezuela's Cemento Andino is running at 86 per cent of its production capacity and is therefore expected to meet its production targets for 2014, according to its production manager, José Artigas. When compared with last year's figure, output has increased by 26,000t. "We have had problems with the acquisition of some parts, especially with imported orders: filter media are to come, often from overseas suppliers, and paid for with foreign currency. Howev... |
Nordic warm-up06 August 2014, Published under Cement NewsIn 2013, the Nordic region registered gains of varying levels in its cement demand with all countries, except Finland and Sweden, enjoying an upturn. With GDP growth rates generally set to improve this year, cement producers can perhaps expect a wider recovery of cement consumption throughout the area although market expansion appears somewhat elusive. Can Nordic cement producers expect cement markets to follow the predicted economic upturn? (Pictured: Aalborg Portland’s Rørdal pla... |
DC market developments16 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe United States’ DC Area has been the centre of attention in many ways during recent years. In terms of cement consumption, while the area achieved nearly 20 per cent growth last year compared to its 2010 trough, it may be some years before previous peaks are achieved. By Rob Roy, ROI Consulting, USA. ICR looks forward to meeting delegates at the 2014 IEEE-IAS/PCA Technical Cement Conference and Exhibition in Washington, DC. Visit us at booth No 112! The District of Columbi... |
Waiting for the light19 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith cement demand growth slipping below six per cent in 2012, India appears to have fallen short of expectations, in spite of remaining a high-growth market by global standards. As the NCB prepares for its 13th International Seminar on Cement and Building Materials on 19-22 November in New Delhi, ICR looks at the prospects of India’s cement sector. The beginning of 2013 proved a challenging time for the Indian cement sector. As production capacity continues to rise, the industry i... |
Argentinan capacity at its limits?07 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement production capacity in Argentina is reaching its limit, according to Sitio Andino. The rupture of a filter that paralysed Loma Negra’s San Juan works for a month-and-a-half, at a time when the Mendoza construction sector enjoyed a recovery, has highlighted the tight fit between supply and demand in the South American country. Delivery lead times shot up to 30-45 days and prices surged at retail level to around US$58/50kg bag. Loma Negra and Holcim, two major cement producers recog... |
Peru: outwards and upwards27 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs Lima, Peru, hosts the 2013 XXX FICEM-APCAC Technical Congress on 2-4 September 2013, ICR takes a closer look at this Latin American country. A strong construction industry has kept cement producers busy in recent years and the global recession has had limited impact in Peru. Exports have also experienced steady growth, helping local works to sustain capacity utilisation rates despite the recent completion of plant expansions and new projects. The picture ahead promises yet more demand gro... |
Supplying the Nordic market19 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs cement consumption in the Nordic countries is comparatively low compared to its European peers, most local producers ship significant quantities of their output to overseas markets. However, domestic cement companies supplying the Norwegian, Estonian and Latvian markets saw sales pick up in 2012 and can look forward to further growth ahead. Meanwhile, in other Nordic countries, markets remained subdued last year and a recovery appears a little way off. Norwegian civil engineering a... |
Pakistan: the road ahead24 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsWith a low per capita domestic demand, plenty of potential for infrastructure development, post-flood reconstruction and export opportunities, Pakistan’s cement sector appears on track towards a better future. By Galadari Cement, Pakistan. The thriving city of Lahore, Pakistan Bordering Afghanistan, India and China, Pakistan holds a very strategic geographical location. Home to more than 180m people, the country also has close linkages with the Arab world. Its economy rank... |