Cement News tagged: International
Wienerberger to close two more German brick plants
As part of optimising group capacity, Wienerberger AG is investing €8m in increasing capacity at its Ansbach and Bad Neustadt hollow brick plants in Bavaria. This will result in the closure of the Ba
Cemex steps up the pressure
With claims that the crew of the Mary Nour are carrying SARS infections, that the Russian cargo is possibly contaminated by radiation and thousands of Mexican workers are about to lose their jobs, the
Lafarge North America Reports 2Q
Lafarge North America Inc, the leading supplier of construction materials in the US and Canada, today reported second-quarter 2004 net income of $102 million, or $1.34 per share diluted.
Africa calling
Lafarge, is reportedly broadening its investment in Africa. Its president for Africa, Tony Hadley, who was in the country for the announcement of Bamburi’s half-year results, said this is was p
Vietnamese cement prices must remain stable
Deputy Minister of Construction Tong Van Nga urged businesses to strive to maintain stable prices of cement through the end of this year.
Martin Marietta shipments up by 5.2%
Martin Marietta Materials saw first half turnover improve by 6.7% to US$819.9m and the operating profit at the EBITDA level increase by 12.9% to US$12.9%.
Nirma plans to set up cement unit
In an expansion exercise, Nirma Limited, India has decided to set up a cement manufacturing project with a capacity of producing 1.2Mta at an estimated outlay of Rs 400 crore.
Cemex: a rethink on China?
News that Lorenzo Zambrano, Cemex’s innovative leader is starting to look seriously at further cement-based acquisitions around the world is likely to lead to wide-ranging speculation as to where and
Gujurat Ambuja exports to offset monsoon slump
Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd, India’s third-largest cement maker, expects increased exports and strong demand from the infrastructure segment to help grow sales during the traditionally slow monso
China’s output of cement in June
China produced 83,873,600t of cement in June 2004
Cement market to improve
The Vietnam Cement Corporation (VNCC) predicted the cement market would improve in the fourth quarter of this year, once the Government enacts strict measures to stabilise the price of goods and dry
Qatar Quarry imports
The newly-established building materials trading firm Qatar Quarries and Building Materials Company received on July 29, 2004 its first shipment of 65,000t of gabbro (volcanic rock resembling granite)
Turkish exports to Iraq increase
The turmoil in Iraq is not keeping the Turkish cement exporters away: Sales of cement to Turkey’s southern neighbour more than quadrupled when compared to a year ago.
Esther Koplowitz takes full control
FCC Spain has sent a filing to the Securities Commission (CNMV) to confirm that Esther Koplowiz and Veolia had finally reached and agreement, to give Veolia an exit, reports Deutsche Bank analysts.
CIMA seeks foreign ties
Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd (CIMA) is open to forming "strategic" partnerships with foreign parties to expand regionally in the future.
Tororo Cement in US$10m expansion
Tororo Cement, Uganda will soon commission a US$10m manufacturing plant as part of plans to double production to 2000tpd from 1000tpd.