Belarus intends to use Chinese loan to upgrade its cement factories
Belarus is to use Chinese loan to upgrade its cement factories. This issue was raised recently when a delegation of the Belarusian ministry visited China. T
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Semen Gresik eyes net Profit Growth of 30%
PT Semen Gresik Tbk has targeted to grow by 30% in term of net profit this year. In 2006 the bank has managed to book the net profit of IFT1.32 trillion, compared with IDR1.12 t...
Hanson plays down takeover target rumours
Industrial group Hanson has played down rumours that it has been made a takeover target.
Lafarge posts strong FY profit
Lafarge reported a jump in full-year profits, within the range of analyst forecasts, citing positive market trends and the impact of restructuring, and said it expects to exceed...
German Court finds claim against cement firms cartel admissible
The Duesseldorf regional court in Germany found admissible the 114 mln euro ($149.8 mln) compensation claims against six leading cement producers
India Cements mull merger with Visaka Cement
India Cements Ltd said Thursday its board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to consider a proposal to merge with an associate firm, Visaka Cement Industry Ltd
Mediterranean find petcoke cheaper option
Cement makers in Turkey, Greece and Italy are seeking more steam coal to replace expensive petcoke for 2007 delivery, traders and cement industry sources said.
India cement consumption to cross 150Mt this fiscal
With the capacity utilisation crossing the 100% mark for the first time in January 2007 and two more peak months of February and March left in the current fiscal, cement consump...
Fauji Cement’s half-yearly profit crosses Rs 366m
The Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) has earned Rs 366.096m after tax profit in the first half of current fiscal year of 2006-07.
Pakistan cement makers slash prices
Cement companies have reduced cement prices by Rs 5-12 per 50-kg bag after government’s straight instructions to manufactures to cut prices within a week or face action.
Adelaide Brighton hits FY06 record protfit
Cement and lime producer Adelaide Brighton Ltd has produced a record full year profit and expects to continue to grow its business this year, despite a patchy housing market.
Imported cement awaits clearance, Philippines
More than half of the shipment of the Conch cement brand imported by businessman Vic Lao is awaiting result of laboratory test currently done at the Bureau of Product Standards ...
Germany Court finds claim against cement firms cartel admissible
The Duesseldorf regional court in Germany found admissible the EUR114m ($149.8m) compensation claims against six leading cement producers accused of price-fixing
States, Enviros Sue EPA Over Cement Factory Emissions
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo today announced a multi-state legal challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bulgaria is Titan’s top performer in 2006
Titan’s turnover rose by 16.8% to EUR1568m in 2006 and the operating profit at the EBITDA level improved by 23.7% to EUR481m.
Cement manufacturers asked to cut prices
The federal government on Tuesday warned the cement manufacturers that if they did not reduce prices within one week, they would have to face the music.
Siam Cement unit sees sales growing 20% on rising demand
Cementhai Logistics Co , the logistics arm of the Siam Cement Group, projects its sales to rise 20% this year from 7.6 billion baht last year.
Holcim and the World Conservation Union join forces to conserve biodiversity
Holcim and the World Conservation Union (IUCN) have signed a cooperation agreement to work jointly on ecosystem conservation and biodiversity issues relevant to the building m...
Eurocement Group Business of Uzbekistan boosts Output 16%
After being incorporated in the Eurocement Group, the Akhangarancement mill of Uzbekistan tangibly improved performance in 2006.
Presidential decree liberalises cement sector in Congo
A decree signed Saturday (17 February) by Congolese president Denis Sassou Nguesso has liberalised the price and import of cement.
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