Lafarge 2007 net rises 39%; sees 2008 earnings growth
Lafarge SA Thursday reported a better-than-expected 39% rise in 2007 net profit on cost cutting and higher sales and margins
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Hima Cement new plant okayed, Uganda
Hima Cement is to build a second plant when mining in Dura region in Kasese begins in 2010.
Indonesia Jan cement consumption up 18.4 per cent
Indonesia’s domestic cement consumption rose 18.4 percent in January from a year ago to 3.12Mt, data from the Indonesian Cement Association showed
Taiwan Cement Jan consolidated sales TWD2.99bn, up 6.6 per cent YoY
Taiwan Cement Corp said its consolidated sales amounted to around TWD2.99bn in January
India mulls Wagah border link for cement imports
India is exploring whether it would be more economically viable to import Pakistani cement through the Wagah border than through Mumbai port.
Qatar cement firm sees 78% jump in net gains
Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) yesterday reported 78% jump in net profit to QR355m in 2007.
Dalmia group to empower rural youth with job skills
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited has launched Dalmia Institute of Construction to empower rural youth with employa...
Vulcan announces record operating earnings for 2007
Vulcan Materials Company today announced that 2007 full year sales, net cash provided by operating activities, operating EBITDA
Second-tier cement firms speed up deployment in Mainland China
Following the footsteps of Taiwan Cement Corp. and Asia Cement Corp., Taiwan’s second-tier producers in this line,
Jordan Cement Factories 2007 net profit down 13 per cent YoY
The management board of cement producer Jordan Cement Factories Co (JCFC) said at a meeting on February 12, 2008
Bring down excise duty on cement to 6%: Binani
Vinod Juneja, Deputy Managing Director, Binani Group has observed that despite the growth of the Indian cement industry, India’s per capita production of 115kg per
Serbian Railway Co to enable rail transport for Lafarge Serbian Unit
Serbia’s state railway operator Zeleznica Srbije will invest EUR16m to reconstruct a railroad that would enable the Serbian
Siam City Cement’s EcoSiam changes its name
Siam City Cement (SCCC) has renamed its EcoSiam business unit Geocycle, in line with the policy of its major shareholder,
Boral 1H net falls on Australia, US housing slump
Boral Ltd said Wednesday net profit in the six months ended December 31 fell 10.1% because of a housing slump in its key markets, adding full-year earnings may fall lower.
Zimbabwe: firms resume cement deliveries
Cement manufacturers have started delivering cement following a review of prices by the National Incomes and Pricing Commission.
Zimbabwe: firms resume cement deliveries
Cement manufacturers have started delivering cement following a review of prices by the National Incomes and Pricing Commission.
Cementir increases EBITDA by 11%
Cementir, whose main operating units are based in Denmark, Italy and Turkey, has announced preliminary results for 2007 that show
South Africa monthly cement sales solid
Cement sales in South Africa increased 5.8 per cent YoY in January 2008 from the 7.4% YoY increase reported in December,
Indian cement industry reports moderate quarterly growth
During the December 2007 quarter, the Indian cement sector reported a moderate growth in sales and profits over the robust growth
Taiwan Cement to raise domestic prices by 10%
Taiwan Cement Corp will increase domestic bulk cement prices by 10% to NT$2,500/t in March to reflect rising material costs,
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