Cement News tagged: International
Gresik November cement sales up 44%
PT Semen Gresik’s cement sales in November grew 44 per cent YoY on the back of a 50 per cent increase in domestic sales, an Indonesian Cement Association (ASI) report said.
Zambia falls short of cement as economy grows
Zambia is experiencing a critical shortage of cement prompting traders to increase prices.
Lafarge sells Yibitas Lafarge stake to Cimpor
Lafarge is withdrawing from its direct joint venture with Yibitas after 12 years.
Cement price rockets as boom causes shortages
The recent building boom in and around Durban has led to a shortage of cement in the city, with the problem worsening.
CCL says expansion project is on target
Officials of Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCL) say its expansion project aimed at doubling the plant’s production capacity is on track for the scheduled mid-2008 completion.
Votorantim invests in cement distribution centres
Votorantim Cimentos has inaugurated yesterday its 13th distribution centre in the North & Northeast regions, located at Teresina (Piaui), which will attend 43 municipalities and Belem city (Para)
Indocement to boost production in 2007
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, a publicly listed cement maker, is optimistic that the company will be able to fulfill domestic demand, that is forecasted to increase about five per cent, next year
ACC capacity augmentation
ACC Ltd will spend INR14.80bn (US$331m) on expanding the capacity of its New Wadi plant in western India by about 3Mta, the company said in a statement.
GNIC to bulk ship, bag Trinidad cement for local distribution
The January 2007 commissioning of a multi million dollar bulk terminal and bagging facility at the Guyana National Industrial Corpora-tion’s (GNIC) 66 sq. ft Lombard street complex could bring a
Cimpor reportedly acquires Lafarge Yibitas Orta Anadolu for EUR 535m.
Cimpor) acquired Lafarge Yibitas Orta Anadolu Çimento, a cement manufacturer, for EUR 535mn (TRY 1bn) according to local news reports from the Hurriyet.
Indonesia consumption jumps 52 per cent in November
Indonesian cement consumption rose to 3.2Mt in November, a 52.4 per cent increase on the previous year.
MRTPC looking into cartelisation by cement companies
The Indian Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has asked its investigative arm DGIR to probe whether cement companies have formed a cartel.
Argentine output up 13.6 per cent YoY
Argentina’s production of Portland cement rose 13.6 per cent YoY in November 2006, the Association of Portland cement makers (AFCP) said
Dadri Bill gets LS nod
The Lok Sabha today gave its nod to a Bill paving the way for the closure of Dadri Cement Factory and auction of its premises.
Duna-Dráva Cement plans investment project
Hungarian producer Duna-Dráva Cement plans an investment which will boost efficiency at the plant and bring it in line with EU environmental norms, company president-CEO Miklós Oberritter
Vasavadatta’s unit IV getting ready
Vasavadatta Cements, a unit of the Kesoram Industries has set itself a target of more than doubling the production of clinker and cement after the inauguration of its fourth unit on the outskirts of S