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Holcim to take total control of India’s ACIL

Holcim will take complete control of Ambuja Cements India Limited (ACIL) by buying the remaining 11 per cent from Amb...

Thailand’s TPI Polene 1Q08 earnings review in-line results

TPI Polene (TPIPL) announced a 1Q08 net profit of Bt955m, up 24.3% YoY and 224.6% QoQ.

Oman Cement Q1 profit falls

Oman Cement Co , the country’s biggest cement firm by market value, posted its smallest profit in five quarters,

Italcementi consolidates its position in Kuwait

At yesterday’s annual general meeting, Italcementi announced the acquisition of two further ready-mixed concret...

APCMA condemns raid, vows to lodge protest

All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), Chairman, Aizaz Mansoor Sheikh has said that the action of Com...

Saudi Cement net profit in 1Q08 up by 2.5% YoY

Saudi Cement Company’s first quarter income rose by 2.7% YoY on higher sales, though the growth in profit

Cement no longer scarce but costly, Tanzania

There may not be a shortage of cement in Tanzania, but its prices are still high, according to local press reports.

Vietnam’s US$295m Cam Pha cement plant put into operation

The Vinaconex Cam Pha Cement Plant, with a capacity of 1.89Mta, was put into operation in Quang Ninh

Azerbaijan Investment Company to pay 10% equity stake in Garadagh Cement

The realisation of the agreement signed in Baku February 14 between Azerbaijan Investment Company (AIC) JSC and Holci...

Plantation, mining booms give cement market a boost

The plantation and mining booms are the major factors contributing to the cement market growth outside of Java.