Cement distributors on strike, Ghana
Distributors of cement have embarked on an indefinite strike in protest against irregular supply of cement by GHACEM.
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Work begins on Guizhou’s largest cement production line
According to news released by the Huishui County Government of Guizhou City, the new rotating kiln-use dry-processed cement production line formally opened in Changtian Industri...
Submissions period for cement plant could be doubled
Opponents and supporters of a proposed $200m cement plant at Weston could get twice the normal time to make their views known.
Indocement considers builiding new plant
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, the Indonesian unit of HeidelbergCement may build a new factor after 2010 to meet demand from development in the country.
Justice Department requires divestitures in Cemex’s acquisition of Rinker Group
The US Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement that will require Cemex to divest 39 ready mix concrete,
Yamama Cement OKs Cash Dividend
The general shareholders’’ meeting of Saudi cement producer Yamama Cement Company (YCC) approved last March 28 a 20 percent cash dividend for 2006
Cuts not meant to make us reduce prices: Mysore Cements
The government seems bent on getting its way with cement makers.
Iran weighing proposals on cement supply
Iran’s Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi here on Tuesday said different proposals on cement are under study.
Indian cement - impact on removal of CVD and SAD
The Government’s latest move to scrap CVD and additional SAD is expected to dent cement manufacturers’ pricing power.
Pakistani shares rise; cement shares strong
Pakistani cement sales grew by 16.32 per cent in March from February
Anam rejects Pimsa EIS for Rodman cement plant
Panama’s national environment ministry Anam has rejected an environmental impact study (EIS) from Rodman port’s operating consortium
Imports freed to checkmate cement companys
But distribution won’t be easy for importers, said analysts.
Kellve Bulkteknik takes record order within Cement handling
With an order worth over 65 MSEK, Kellve Bulkteknik in Kvänum takes its biggest order ever.
Grasim Industries and Aditya Birla – cement sales up
Cement production at Grasim for the period April-March 2007 has moved up by 8.33 per cent at 325.19 lakh mt as against 300.19 lakh mt during April-March 2006.
Greece’s Titan Cement US unit acquires Cumberland Quarry for US$36m
Greek Titan Cements US unit Titan America said that it completed the acquisition of the Cumberland Quarry
Jiangxi Cement price drops slightly
According to the Jiangxi Province Price Monitoring Center, in March 2007, the province’s average sales prices
Cemex Panama imports 1m sacks of cement
Cement manufacturer Cemex Panama has confirmed that it will import 50,000t of cement (1 million sacks).
Texas Industries Inc - Texas Industries’ cash flow from operations hits seven year high
Cash flow from operations for Texas Industries Inc for its quarter ended February 28, 2007 was US$15,133,000
Italcementi increases its operations in the field of concrete in North America
The Italcementi Group continues its strategy of expanding its operations in international markets by strengthening its activities in the field of concrete.
Turkey’s cement firms 2006 profit margin rises, cautious on 2008 outlook
The average profit margin of the 14 listed Turkish cement makers increased to 28 per cent in 2006, as sales rose and production costs fell,
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