Indocement to invest US$60m to increase capacity
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakasa has set aside US$60m in capital expenditure this year to increase its capacity.
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320Mt cement capacity needed in 11th Plan period: Assocham
India would need to double its current cement manufacturing capacity to over 320Mt in the 11th plan period to meet the demand of growing infrastructure sector, an Assocham surve...
HeidelbergCement plans EUR50m investment in Belgian Liege
HeidelbergCement AG will invest EUR50m (US$66.4m) in the construction of a waste treatment facility
Housing expected to drag down 2007 cement consumption; YoY gains expected by year-end
The on-going correction in residential construction is expected to drag down overall 2007 construction activity.
China’s Sinoma unit wins US$68.6m deal from HeidelbergCement
Sinoma International Engineering Co Ltd said its unit CBMI Construction Co Ltd has signed an agreement to build a cement production line in Tanzania
First shipment of Chinese cement arrived
The first consignment of SA Bureau of Standards (SABS) approved Conch cement from China has arrived in South Africa.
Pretoria Portland cement proposes share split
Pretoria Portland Cement Co said it will propose to its shareholders that each of its shares of 1.00 rand be subdivided into 10 shares with a par value of ZAR0.10 each.
Syrian demand for cement to grow eight per cent in 2007
Cement market continues to post strong annual growth. Capacity should increase in the coming years after new plants start production.
Oyak Group sells out 41.1% stake in Oysa Cimento to Sabanci
Oyak Group has signed a share transfer agreement with Sabanci Holding to sell its 41.0.9% stake in the cement company Oysa Cimento. Oyak Group’s ISE-listed cement company Adana...
Emami to diversify into cement sector
The Emami Group of companies is diversifying into a new business. A Kolkata-based group with interests in personal and healthcare businesses, the group has decided to foray into...
Cement plant coming to Houston
Votorantim Cimentos plans to build a cement plant in Houston County, but startup of the plant is about three years away.
Mykolaivtsement increases cement output by 16.1% to 59,200t In February
In February, the Mykolaivtsement company (Mykolaiv, Lviv region), one of the five largest producers of cement, increased cement output by 16.1% or 8,200t, compared to February 2...
Cruz Azul opens plant in Puebla
Cruz Azul opened a new plant Friday in Puebla, following an investment of US$350m.
Body set up to probe cement prices hike causes
The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) Chairman, Khalid A Mirza, has set up a four-member committee to investigate the alleged cartelisation of cement manufacturers,
Govt to encourage cement imports to curb rising prices: Nath
The government of India may take steps to encourage cement imports in a bid to contain spiralling prices of the construction material, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said.
Caliza Cemento Inca inaugurates facility, Peru
Caliza Cemento Inca has inaugurated a 78,000t facility in Cajamarquilla, district of Lurigancho. Speaking at the opening ceremony,
Imported cement required to meet Indonesian National Standard
The government of Indonesia is going to apply the Indonesian National Standard to imported cement starting from April 2007.
Monarch Cement Co - Nine Year high in EBITDA for Monarch Cement
The Monarch Cement Company (OTC:MCEM) for its twelve months ended December 31, 2006 was $30,989,138, a 25% increase over the year earlier same 12 months when Monarch Cement
Titan in US downstream expansion
Titan America, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greeks-based international cement group, has extended its downstream operations in the United States by acquiring S&W Ready Mix C...
Slovak producers support efforts to cut CO2 emissions
Slovak cement makers support efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and improve environmental protection in Slovakia
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