Lafarge re-launches Kumanga cement
Lafarge Portland Cement, Malawi major cement manufacturer, yesterday re-launched one of its products Kumanga Cement during a function in Blantyre
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Semen Gresik to set up new holding company
The establishment of the holding state cement enterprise that will unite PT Semen Gresik, PT Semen Padang, and PT Semen Tonasa may be facilitated by IDR500 billion in taxes
BCA responds to BAA cement investigation
RESPONDING to claims that the UK cement market is not functioning properly, the British Cement Association (BCA)
Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd to build second production line at Lafarge Cement’s Tetouan II
Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd announced that it has been awarded an approximately 8 billion yen contract for a cement plant to be used in the second production line at Lafarge Cem...
Zambia’s second cement plant to start production
Zambezi Portland Cement (ZPC) in Zambia’s northern city of Ndola, Copperbelt Province, will start cement production between August and
West China Cement FY pretax profits double, considering new plant in Shaanxi
West China Cement Ltd said its full-year pretax profit more than doubled on a 29 per cent sales hike, and said it is considering building a new plant in Shaanxi province.
Beni Suef Cement’s 2006 profit up 71 per cent
The Egyptian company Misr Beni Suef Cement made net profit of E£227.7m (US$39.9m) in 2006, 71 per cent more than in the previous year, the stock exchange said on Tuesday.
TCL 2006 profits slip 1.3% to US$24m
Trinidad & Tobago’s Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) has reported its 2006 net profits fell 1.3% to TT$152m (US$24.3m).
Tanzania Portland’s profits go up by 25 per cent
Tanzania Portland Cement Company’s revenue went up by 16 per cent last year, while the net profit increased by 25 per cent.
Holcim Romania sees domestic cement market up 15 per cent in 2007
Holcim Romania on Tuesday projected a 15% growth of the domestic cement market in 2007 and a similar rise in its own sales.
Camargo Correa builds cement plant in Uruguay
Brazilian firm Camargo Correa announced that it will invest US$130m in a cement manufacturing plant in Paysandu (Uruguay).
Semapa’s Secil cement unit seeks full control of Cimentos da Madeira
Secil, the cement division of Semapa SGPS, wants to acquire full control of cement maker Cimentos da Madeira, according to a press release on the Portuguese competition authorit...
Orascom Construction 2006 net rises 59 per cent
Egypt’s Orascom Construction Industries said on Wednesday its net income rose 59 per cent in 2006 to $464.5m.
Reduced Saudi cement production hits Bahrain construction
A production problem that has halved the cement output of a Saudi factory in the eastern province could spell disaster for Bahrain’s construction industry
Shree Cement commissions 18MW captive thermal power plant
Shree Cement Ltd has announced that the Company has commissioned its new 18 MW Captive thermal Power Plant on March 26, 2007.
Circle Cement experiences subdued demand
Circle Cement says it has experienced subdued demand for cement due to the downturn in construction activities in the country.
Companies sign coal dev’t joint venture MoU
Derba Midroc Cement and East Africa Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a US$60m joint venture company that will be exploring and developing coal.
Taiwan Cement makers stepping up deployment in Southern China
Taiwan’s three major cement producers, including Taiwan Cement Corp., Universal Cement Corp., and Goldsun Development & Construction Co.
Angola to have new cement factory owned by US and Angolan investors
An investment project for the construction of a clinker and cement factory in Angola’s Benguela province was approved by the Angolan government Friday.
Semen Gresik seeks higher revenue
The Ministry of State Owned Enterprises (MSOE) has targeted that the revenue of Semen Gresik should increase by 40% this year from IDR8 trillion in 2006.
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