Satisfying first quarter for Heidelberg
Significant growth rates were achieved in almost all countries. In Europe and North America, the adverse seasonal effects were comparatively weaker than in the previous year.
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Holcim strengthens strategic alliance
The boards of Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd (GACL) and Ambuja Cement Eastern Ltd (ACEL) have decided to combine the two companies. Holcim-controlled ACEL will now be merged into GA...
GCC launches new works
GCC of America hosted a kickoff party for its US$225m cement plant Monday. Federico Terrazas of Mexico, chairman of the board of Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua - GCC of America&rs...
Chile producers post Q1 gains
Cementos Bío Bío saw net profits jump 20.1 per cent to 7.13bn pesos (US$13.9m) in the first quarter compared to 1Q05, while Cemento Polpaico and Grupo Melón’s profits grew...
Eagle Materials positive gains
Eagle Materials has just reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006 and for fiscal year 2006. Eagle also issued guidance for the first quarter of its...
St Lawrence cuts Q1 losses
St Lawrence Cement Group has recorded sales of US$178.1m for the first quarter of 2006 compared with US$140.3m for the same period last year, an increase of 26.9 per cent. The h...
Holcim Indonesia reports higher profits
The country’s third largest cement producer PT Holcim Indonesia reported Rp219.92 billion (US$24.5m) in net profit in the first quarter of this year as against a net loss ...
ACC says April cement shipments up
India’s second-biggest cement producer, Associated Cement Companies said on Wednesday its April shipments rose 5.7 percent to 1.66Mt from 1.57Mt from a year ago.
Lafarge sales in Romania
Lafarge’s sales in Romania rose 15.4 per cent on the year in the first quarter of 2006, the company said on May 3, 2006.
Cement stocks shaken on fears of export ban
Cement stocks fell from their high peaks on the bourses on Tuesday, following reports of the Government planning to ban exports of the product.
Carib Cement temporary halt on bagged sales
Caribbean Cement has announced the temporary suspension of bagged cement sales. In a statement, the company said the sales have been suspended pending the approval by the Bureau...
Indian producers asked to stabilise prices
The government has requested the Cement Manufacturers Association to call a meeting of its members urgently and decide on steps for lowering of cement prices, instead of waiting...
CCC settles half of claims received
Caribbean Cement Company says to date it has resolved up to 50 per cent of the claims for compensation issued by customers.
Prosperity announces proposed share offer
Prosperity Minerals today announces a proposed share offer by way of a placing
Lafarge record first quarter sales
Sales were up 28.1 per cent to €3772m as at March 31, 2006. This compares to a weak first quarter in 2005. Volume trends were favorable, reflecting overall good weather condit...
Cement firms raise south India prices
Indian cement companies have raised prices by up to 11.4 per cent, or 20 rupees per 50-kg bag, in south India in the past two weeks to cash in on rising demand from the region&r...
More cement for Guyana
Guyana will soon have cement from the Dominican Republic and later will make Venezuelan cement available to its customers. The Gafoor company hopes to offer cement at lower pric...
Cimpor may buy companies in China, India and Latin America
The growth strategy of Portuguese cement company Cimentos de Portugal (Cimpor) includes making acquisitions of controlling stakes in companies located in China, India and Latin ...
Jebel Ali Cement upgrades capacity
The JAC’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sharaf, who is also the Managing Director of Sharaf Industries, the industrial management arm of Sharaf Group. Sh...
Cemex heading for India?
Cemex is apparently looking at India as one of the opportunity markets for future growth. As and when the move materialises, the world’s top five global cement manufacture...
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