German demand seen rising 6% in 2011
The German cement sector expects to register in increase in domestic consumption this year boosted by improvement in the economy and demand for construction services.
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Bahrain halts Saudi imports over price increases
Bahrain’s ministry of industry and commerce has halted imports of Saudi Arabian cement into the
HeidelbergCement domestic business doing "very well"
HeidelbergCement AG Chief Executive Officer Bernd Scheifele said the company’s German business is
New projects set to drive Mozambique output
Several cement factory projects are being launched in Mozambique, including three from Chinese companies,
Sinoma wins Malaysian contract
Sinoma International Engineering and its Malaysian subsidiary signed engineering contracts with NSCI, a
Votorantim sees modest rise in 1Q11 cement sales
Votorantim Group’s overall operating performance improved in the first-quarter 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
US March year-to-date shipments up 3%
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico for March 2011
Tanzania: uncertainties to reduce profit, says Tanga
Tanga Cement Company projects a positive business outlook this year but repairs to its kiln, uncertainties
India Cements net down 80%
India Cements has reported a steep decline of over 80 per cent in its net profit for the year 2010-11 at
PPC Zimbabwe hit by inflation, lower demand
South African-owned Pretoria Portland Cement’s Zimbabwe division has reported production and inflation problems as obstacles in the year ending March 2011.
Asia Cement eyes benefits from power shortages
Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corporation expects its cement sales this year to grow by 23-28 per cent
Lucky Cement green light from SA authorities to export cement? ?
Lucky Cement, the largest manufacturer and exporter of cement from Pakistan, was under the spotlight
Indian cement demand seen growing 8-9%
Demand for cement in India is likely to grow by 8-9 per cent in the current fiscal year, but prices will remain stable in the absence of any pricing war, JK Lakshmi Cement
Proposed dam likely to boost cement consumption, Pakistan
Construction of the Diamer Bhasha Dam, a proposed dam in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on the River Indus
Merckle Group builds stake in HeidelbergCement
The Merckle Group has acquired more than 400,000 shares in German cement maker HeidelbergCement amounting to over
JK Lakshmi Cement to grow capacity to 10Mta – prices stable
JK Lakshmi Cement remains on target to grow total cement capacity to 10Mta by 2012-13, up from a current level of
ACC to expand Karnataka production base
ACC Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of cement, plans to expand its capacity in Karnataka by setting up
Lafarge capital increase
Lafarge has announced a share capital increase reserved for the eligible employees of companies participating in the Lafarge Group Savings Plan.
Aberthaw public consultation for alternative fuels
Aberthaw cement works, located in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, held public exhibitions last week to raise awareness of new waste-derived fuels it
Fauji Cement to profit from new dam
The construction of the Diamer Bhasha hydroelectric dam in Pakistan is expected to boost cement demand by
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