China’s Sinoma unit wins EUR169.6m Azerbaijan order
Sinoma International Engineering Co Ltd said its CBMI Construction Co Ltd unit has won a contract to build a clinker line valued at EUR169.6m
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Cemex to address concerns about Chromium VI in Davenport
The head of Cemex for the West Coast spoke to county leaders this morning, outlining numerous steps the cement factory will take in eradicating Chromium VI from its operations a...
Fujairah Crown Prince inspects quarry sites, cement plants
Fujairah Crown Prince HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, has reiterated the Government of Fujairah is keen to preserve environment through observation of
Lafarge launches sustainable Phoenix cement nationwide, UK
Lafarge has announced plans to establish its ’sustainable’ Phoenix cement as a nationwide brand, as it added three additional production sites across the country, re...
Mondi Bag Converting invests in bag plant in North Western Europe
On 3 October 2008 Mondi will inaugurate a new bag converting plant in Belgium. The plant in Tubize with its long tradition of bag production, which goes back to 1928
Nuevitas plant resumes production, Cuba
The cement factory in Nuevitas, eastern Cuba, has resumed production after being damaged by Hurricane Ike.
Foreign investors want to team up with Indonesia’s Bosowa
Three foreign investors want to team up with cement maker PT Semen Bosowa Maros to build a new cement factory planned by the company.
Doubts over wind farm bid, UK
A proposed wind farm near the coastline at Dunbar could ruin views of the area from the sea, a community leader has warned.
US Labor Department takes legal action against Cemex
The US Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Houston-based Cemex Inc. for failing to properly pay overtime back wages
Tunnel contract for Castle Cement
Castle Cement, a division of Hanson UK, has won a UK£3m contract to supply ordinary Portland cement from its Ketton works to Balfour Beatty
China Forum says demand likely to decline
The growth of the demand for cement is likely to decline in the future, according to the second China Cement Investment Forum.
ESDF, Asamer form joint venture to develop Libyan cement industry
As part of Libya’s efforts to meet the ever increasing demand for cement, the Economic Social Development Fund (ESDF) and Asamer Group
Cement production starts at PPC’s Batsweledi expansion project
South African cement producer Pretoria Portland Cement on Friday announced the first production from its new Batsweledi kiln line at Dwaalboom, on the border of the Limpopo and ...
Lebanese cement deliveries rise by almost eight per cent in first half
Figures released by the central bank of Lebanon show that cement deliveries, a coincident indicator of construction activity
Pakistan: Chinese investors keen to invest in cement industry
In a major move to encourage Chinese investment, Pakistan has approached the Chinese firms to encourage investment in the cement sector by establishing new plants in the country
GBL Bought EUR42.62m Worth Of Lafarge Shares Sep 26-30
Belgian Financier Albert Frere’s holding company, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, bought a total of EUR42.62 million
HeidelbergCement marks 10 years of solid in Romania
HeidelbergCement Group, one of the major German investors in Romania, celebrates 10 years of operation in the Romanian market.
India cement industry posts growth in September
Majors Ambuja Cements, Aditya Birla Group and Dalmia Cement see production and dispatches grow in the month
Holcim Hungaria acquires permit to build EUR 350m plant
Holcim Hungaria has acquired a building permit for a EUR 350m cement plant it plans to build in Nyergesujfalu (NW Hungary),
Votorantim to import cement amid booming domestic demand
A tight domestic supply of cement has forced Votorantim, a traditional cement producer in Brazil, to import the product in an effort to reduce a deficit estimated at around 200...
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