Holcim to build ACC, GACL synergy
Holcim may appoint some management consultants to provide advice on combining some of the best practices and processes in Gujarat Ambuja Cement (GACL) and ACC
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Taiwan Cement Corp confirms acquisition of Chia Hsin Cement
TCC International Holdings Limited (TCCIH) has confirmed it will fully acquire Chia Hsin Cement Greater China Holding Corporation (CHCGC) by equity exchange.
Indonesia proposes import duty on cement
The Indonesian Industry Ministry said it had proposed the imposition of a 5% import duty on cement to protect
Taiheiyo in talks to buy US Company
Taiheiyo Cement Corp said Monday that it is in talks to acquire an unspecified ready-mixed concrete company in the US.
Cemex gains 59.93 per cent of Australia’s Rinker ahead of bid expiry
Cemex said it has gained 59.93 per cent of Rinker Group Ltd’s issued capital ahead of the expiry on June 22 of its US$14.25bn offer for the Australia-listed heavy construction g...
Lafarge appoints four new executive committee members
Lafarge has appointed four new members to the company’s executive committee.
AUMUND received order to supply new machines to new Kokshe Cement plant
270 kilometers to the northwest of the capital Astana, a new cement plant is built on a green-field site
JK eyes 8% growth in white cement, India
In view of the low demand for white cement despite serious efforts by the company, JK White Cement Works has set a growth target of
UAE moves to ensure cement price stability
Cement manufacturers and producers have responded positively to a call by the Ministry of Economy (MoE) directing them not to increase prices and
FMC unwilling to allow trading in cement future, India
Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission is not inclined to allow futures trading in cement, a proposal mooted by leading bourse NCDEX.
OCL India board to consider raising INR2.2bn
Cement maker OCL India Ltd. said on Thursday its board will meet on June 16 to consider
Lafarge Romania sees 2007 turnover up 20 per cent
The Romanian unit of Lafarge expects its turnover to rise 20 per cent on the year to EUR280m in 2007, in line with the forecast growth of the sector market
India cement makers readying to face monsoon blues
The top four cement manufacturers in the country have started taking steps to tackle an expected slide in demand due to the monsoon.
Spain’s Portland mulls Texas Industries buy
Spanish cement maker Cementos Portland Valderrivas, controlled by building group FCC, is looking at buying US counterpart Texas Industries (TXI),
TCL cuts ribbons on US$10mn cement bagging plant
Caribbean company Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) has opened a US$10.3mn cement bagging plant in Guyanese city Charlestown
Cherat Cement Company nine months, Pakistan
Cherat Cement Company chairman Mohammed Faruque, Chairman released the company’s nine monthly report for the period ended March 31, 2007.
TCC intention to buy Chia Hsin Cement
Taiwan Cement Corp said its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary, TCC International Holdings Ltd, intends to buy Chia Hsin Cement Corp’s Hong Kong-listed unit Chia Hsin Cement Grea...
Cement shortage can last till June ’09
Indian cement companies continue to be looked at darkly by the stock market, with shares getting pounded for months now
Govt encouraging investors to build cement factories outside Java
The Indonesian government is encouraging investors to set up cement factories outside Java on the ground that
HeidelbergCement raises EUR1.4B In Vicat 35% stake sale
HeidelbergCement has sold its 35% stake in French cement producer Vicat at a price of EUR86.00 per share, raising EUR1.4bn, HeidelbergCement announced.
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