Cement News tagged: International

Ukraine output up to 3.867Mt Jan-April 2007

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Ukraine’s cement output grew 30.2 per cent YoY to 3.867Mt in the first four months of 2007, data of the State Statistics Committee showed.

Xinjiang Tianshan Cement to establish new cement and clinker production line

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Xinjiang Tianshan Cement Corporation’s holdings subsidiary, Jiangsu Tianshan Cement Group, and Nanjing Liyang Hansheng Cement Company signed a cooperation agreement on May 18th, announced Tiansh

Baticim ordered to pay TRY 4.4m fine

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Turkish cement producer Baticim Bati Anadolu Cimento announced that the tax authority in Ankara ordered the company to pay TRY 4.4m in tax fines.

Govt, manufacturers responsible for cement price rise: BAI

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

The Builders’ Association of India (BAI) has blamed the union commerce ministry and domestic cement manufacturers for the jump in skyrocketing of cement prices, which have gone up to Rs 240-250

Vassiliko Cement profits surge as construction boom continues

Vassiliko Cement profits surge as construction boom continues

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Vassiliko Cement Works Pcl (CVW), Cyprus’ leading cement producer and exporter reported a 22.6 per cent jump in net profits during the first quarter to EUR 3.98m

Rain Industries ties up funds for cement plant expansion

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Indian cement producer, Rain Commodities Ltd said on Wednesday its wholly-owned unit Rain Industries Ltd had achieved financial closure for a 1.5Mt expansion of its cement plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Rain Industries ties up funds for cement plant expansion

Rain Industries ties up funds for cement plant expansion

30 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Cement maker Rain Commodities Ltd. said on Wednesday its wholly-owned unit Rain Industries Ltd. had achieved financial closure for a 1.5Mt expansion of its cement plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Lafarge CEO prioritises investment in growth countries and in innovation

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Lafarge chief executive Bruno Lafont said the group’s strategic priorities going forward are to invest in cement activities in developing countries and to develop its capacity for innovation, no

Zuari Cement to tap new markets, India

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Zuari Cement, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Italcementi Group, plans to enter Maharashtra, Orissa and West Bengal after its capacity expansion in 2008.

Estonia’s Kunda Nordic Cement boosts output 20 per cent

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Kunda Nordic Cement has put a renovated kiln in operation two months ago and is now able to produce up to 1Mta of cement – almost one-fifth more than before the launch of the new line.

Spanish cement consumption to May up 2.9%

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Cement consumption in Spain during the first four months of the year increased 2.9 per cent from the same period a year earlier to 18.4Mt, industry association Oficemen said Friday.

Holcim appeal, New Zealand

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Holcim is urging Waitaki residents to have their say on its proposal for a $200m plant at Weston, near Oamaru. Holcim’s resource consent applications were notified in April and submissions close

ANCAP to partner Camargo Correa and PDVSA

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Uruguayan ANCAP plans to partner Brazilian Camargo Correa and Venezuelan PDVSA in the construction of cement plants in Paysandu.

Akcansa pays TRY 3.5mn in fines, Turkey

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Turkish cement producer Akcanca announced that the company made a payment of TRY 3.5m (US$2.6m) in fines.

Jordan Cement company reduces prices

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

An agreement between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Jordan Cement Factories Company (JCFC) reduced cement prices by JD4.64/t Industry and Trade Minister Salem Khazaaleh told reporters duri

Falcon Cement Company receives loan for Bahrain project

29 May 2007, Published under Cement News

Bahrain Islamic Bank and Bahrain-based Falcon Cement Company has signed a BD6.130m ’Ijara wa Iqtina’ (lease to purchase) agreement.