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PCA: ASTM International releases new product category rules for several cements

ASTM International has released the final product category rules (PCR) for Portland, blended hydraulic, masonry, mor...

Sagar gets Board nod for BMM acquisition

The board of Sagar Cements has given approval in-principle for the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in BMM...

Leocem makes donation to help fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone

Cement producer Leocem has donated EUR50,000 (US$64,500) to UNICEF as part of their contribution in the fight agains...

Cameroon to suspend cement imports

Cameroon has decided to suspend imports of cement, local press report quoting a presidential directive to the Prime ...

Sabanci Holding eyes LafargeHolcim assets

Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holding plans to bid for some of the assets Lafarge and Holcim must sell to receive app...

Sinoma signs EP contract with Itacamba Cemento

Sinoma International has signed a formal EP contract with Itacamba Cemento, a subsidiary of Votorantim, for a 2000tp...

India Cements to demerge Super Kings division

India Cements said Tuesday it would demerge the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) division into a wholly-owned subsidiary. ...

Eagle Materials appoints Beckwitt to Board of Directors

Eagle Materials announced that it has appointed Richard Beckwitt to its Board of Directors. Mr Beckwitt is Pr...

Germany: cautious optimism

The German cement sector remains vigilant to the potential for higher house prices and further economic headwinds, bu...

Indonesian firms expect better second-half

Two of Indonesia's top three cement producers are expecting a better financial performance in the second half of thi...