Cement News tagged: International
Proposed Karnataka cement plans face local opposition, India
The Karnataka state government’s decision to allow three cement companies to buy 3,540 acres of fertile land
JSW Group to invest in cement sector, India
The JSW Group (Mumbai, India) plans to invest US$6.4bn into the Indian steel and cement sectors.
Geometrica achieves OHSAS 18001 Certification
OHSAS 18001 is an international standard that provides a framework for managing and controlling
Vietnam Prime Minister ratifies cement development strategy
The Prime Minister of Vietnam this week approved a strategy to develop the country’s cement industry
Sri Lanka ban on substandard cement removed
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), which earlier refused SLS certification to Lucky Cement
Concerns over China cement sector overdone - GS
Goldman Sachs believes the recent market concerns regarding larger-than-expected new capacity additions
Taiwan Cement 1H boosted by China operations
Taiwan Cement Corp posted an almost 43 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of this year on the back of strong growth in its operations in China.
US June shipments up 2.8% MoM
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico for June 2011 were 7.3Mt – up 2.8% higher than shipments in June 2010.
Taiwan sets its sights on Chongqing producer, China
Taiwan Cement Group recently announced it has set aside CNY1.6bn to acquire Kehua, the largest cement producer in Chongqing of Sichuan province, China.
Cachapuz Bilanciai receives further order from Jaiprakash, India
Cachapuz Bilanciai Group has received a further order for its SLV Cement software and automation
Vietnam Jan-August production expected to rise 10.7%
Vietnam is estimated to have produced 39.3Mt of cement in the first eight months of this year. The figure
Anhui to boost capacity by 9.6Mta, acquisitions planned
Anhui Conch plans to purchase an 80 percent stake in Guangxi Sihe Industry and Trade and stakes in
Nigeria sets up Cement Technology Institute
The Ministry of Trade and Investment, Nigeria, has established the Cement Technology Institute (CTI) in
Birla unit ordered to halt limestone mining
Birla Coroporation announced the suspension of limestone mining at Chittorgarh. The announcement came
Indian cement producers under scrutiny, cartel investigation
In a crackdown on alleged cartel behaviour of cement manufacturers, the Competition Commission of India’s Director
Tokyo Cement mulls more ready-mix concrete plants
Sri Lanka’s Tokyo Cement group plans to set up more ready mix concrete plants around the island to cater