Cement News tagged: International
September sees strong increases in demand
September was a strong month for cement consumption, with increases in 14 of the 15 countries that Jefferies follow.
Vietnam likely to produce 48.9Mt of cement in 10 months
Cement producers in Vietnam are estimated to have made 48.9Mt of cement in the first 10 months of this year.
Venezuelan to establish national cement distribution system
The Venezuelan government is to establish a new system for the distribution and sale of nationalised cement, and has also announced an increase in regulated cement prices.
Holcim to start production at Garadagh plant by year-end
Holcim has completed work on the expansion and efficiency increases at the Garadagh Cement’s plant
New SLV Cement dealer for the African market


Cachapuz Bilanciai Group has extended the representation of SLV Cement to new countries in the African
Eagle Materials first half cement turnover improves
Eagle Materials’ first half turnover, including its share of the Texan cement joint venture with
Bharathi Cement set to introduce product into Sri Lanka
Bharathi Cement will introduce their product line to the Sri Lankan market from tomorrow.
Semen Tonasa looks to increase 2012 sales
Indonesian cement company PT Semen Tonasa said it hopes to increase cement sales to 4.6Mt in 2012
Pakistan 1Q cement export surge
Pakistan exported 2.335Mt of cement and earned US$111.818m during the first three months of the current financial compared to 2.33Mt at US$117.372m in the corresponding period.
Oman Cement mulls further expansion of grinding capacity
Oman Cement is weighing moves to increase its cement grinding capacity, Hamdan Mohammed al Wahaibi, Member of the Board, stated
Chinese investors plan grinding plant, Kenya
A consortium of Chinese and local investors is setting up a grinding plant expected to open early next year
Saudi cement firms face fuel shortages
A shortage in subsidised fuel is threatening growth among Saudi cement firms amid rising demand
Cemex’ volumes ahead, but so is the gearing level
During the first nine months of the year, Cemex’s turnover improved 8.1% to US$11,436.7m, but the EBITDA was off 1.9% to US$1,793.7m.
Lafarge announces Ravena cut backs, USA
John Reagan, Environmental Manager for the Lafarge Cement Plant in Ravena announced Thursday that
Shanxi Xishan coal and electricity power to set up cement JV
Shanxi Xishan Coal and Electricity Power Co of China released an announcement that it planned to establish a joint venture with Huatong Group.
Land acquisition plan hits hurdle, India
Amrit Cement Company, which had earlier proposed to establish a unit at the Kahalgaon-based Industry