Cement News tagged: International
Mexico cement output up 3.5 per cent Jan.-Sept.
Mexican cement production rose 3.52 per cent in the first nine months of 2003, rising to meet higher construction demand especially from housing and infrastructure.
Cemex releases 4Q guidance forecast
Mexican cement giant Cemex expects to reach sales revenues of US$1.7bn for the fourth quarter this year, translating into full-year sales revenues in excess of US$7bn, the company announced in a Q4 fo
Danish FLS Industries Executive Vice President To Resign
Danish engineering and cement group FLS Industries executive vice president Preben Tolstrup, 44, will resign as of January 1, 2004.
Chia Hsin raises HK$485.5m
Chia Hsin Cement Greater China Holding Corp said on Friday the underwriters for its initial public offering had exercised an over-allotment option, raising the size of the deal to HK$485.5 million (US
Criminal complaint filed
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed a criminal complaint against Orapin Leophairatana, former senior executive vice-president of TPI Polene, for alleged securities price manipu
Robust construction activity unlikely until 2005
The US economy is set to move into high gear in 2004 according to the latest economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association.
Trading in Confidence Cement suspended
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also suspended the trading of Confidence Cement Limited shares for two weeks from yesterday. Earlier, on Wednesday the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decided to
RMC benefits from improved UK cement performance
In its year-end trading statement, the management of RMC takes a more optimistic view in stating that the 2003 results will be at the top end of analysts’ expectations. This is in part on the back of
New shareholder for Secil?
First discussed at the recent Cemtech conference in Lisbon, but dismissed by Secil personnel as most unlikely, news that Semapa is looking for a new partner for its cement activities has again come to
Lafarge acquisition
Lafarge has acquired the EBRD`s 23 per cent shareholding in Lafarge Polska, which is made up of Lafarge`s cement and aggregates & concrete operations in Poland. The transaction amounts to Euro84m, bri
Boral acquires two cement companies in Queensland
Building products firm Boral Ltd, which is engaged in an A$840 million (US$619.25 million) takeover bid for cement and lime company Adelaide Brighton, has acquired two readymix companies in Queensland
Chilanga Explains Cement Shortage
Chilanga Cement, Zambia, has cited the increase in demand for cement on the local market as one of the major causes of the commodity shortages experienced during the past weeks.
Chilanga Explains Cement Shortage
Chilanga Cement, Zambia, has cited the increase in demand for cement on the local market as one of the major causes of the commodity shortages experienced during the past weeks.
Consortium wants cement tariff stopped
Members of the Paul Burke-led Jamaica Cement Consortium, which includes major cement importers Mainland International and Arc Systems
Kutch builders seek check on cement prices
Even as reconstruction activity in the earthquake-ravaged Kutch district of India is still on, contractors have sought the intervention of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi to check the prices of c
Dyckerhoff CEO to step down
Dyckerhoff CEO Peter Steiner is to step down after just a year at the top of Germany`s number two cement maker to become finance chief at engineering group mg technologies, Dyckerhoff said on Tuesday.