Vicat Group appoints Hugues Chomel as CFO
France’s Vicat Group has announced the appointment of Hugues Chomel as CFO, replacing Jean-Pierre Souchet, deputy CEO, who will now be serving as an advisor to the chairman and ...
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Vicat announces expansion plans in India
At the inauguration of a 1.2Mt bulk cement terminal in Mumbai, France-based Vicat Group announced that it has invested INR3bn (US$43m) this year on capacity expansions in southe...
Bharathi Cement releases robotically-produced cement
'Bharathi Ultra Fast' is a new multi-purpose cement produced by Bharathi Cement company (Vicat group) in India. The premium quality cement has just been launched and it promoted...
Vicat announces plans for upcoming Indian projects
Vicat Group will invest INR5.1bn (US$78.4m) to set up a 1.75Mta greenfield grinding unit in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. The group’s subsidiary Kalburgi Cements Pvt Ltd ...
A greener and more vibrant French cement industry
This week ICR reported that LafargeHolcim will spend several million euros on its Val d'Azergues cement plant in France. It is the latest action in an ongoing drive by French ce...
Bharathi Cement wins Asia's 2015-16 most promising brand award
Bharathi Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based cement producer and member of the Vicat-France Group, has been adjudged as the “Asia’s most promising brand Award for 2015...
Vicat to take full control of Indian joint venture
Vicat is to take 100 per cent control of Vicat Sagar Cements after agreeing to buy out Sagar Cements from the joint venture company.
Senegal cement battle looms
Aliko Dangote, Nigeria's powerful industrial conglomerate owner, is facing a battle to get his Senegalese cement plant up and running due to legal action and stiff competition. ...
India: Vicat keen to buy Shriram cement unit
French cement maker Vicat has emerged as a surprise frontrunner to acquire a cement unit of southern conglomerate Shriram Group. Vicat is expected to buy controlling shares in S...
Vicat launches Bharathi brand in south Maharashtra market, India
The Vicat Group has launched its Bharathi cement brand in the south Maharashtra market, which is being supplied from its new plant at Gulbarga, Karnataka. The plant, which has a...