Cement News tagged: Trading
Cement users to resist hike in prices
The Irish concrete industry is expected to fiercely resist an unwanted hike in the cement price which comes at a time when its own selling prices are under pressure. Three of the
Brunei: new cement import allowance
Local contractors expressed their gratitude to the Government of His Majesty for allowing cement to be imported once again into this country, a move that the contractors believe would increase develop
Cemex buys local concrete makers
Cemex Costa Rica has bought local concrete companies Durocret and BC de Heredia, local press reported. As part of its expansion and growth process that kicked off in the mid-1990s with the 95 per cen
Peru Domestic Cement Sales At 334,735t
Peru’s cement sales in the domestic market decreased 0.84 per cent year-on-year in January 2005, to 334,735t, Peru’s cement makers association Asocem said on February 15, 2005. However, P
Demand for cement in the southern states rising
Demand for cement in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh has increased sharply in the last two months on the back of higher offtake of the construction sector. The growth in demand in
Bagged cement price increases
Cement companies in Pakistan have increased price by Rs5 per bag. According to cement dealers, Javedan Cement Company increased price of cement some days back and after that other companies also incre
Kuwait Cement to export 20,000t
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Trade and Industry has allowed the local cement maker Kuwait Cement Company to export some 20,000t of cement over a six-month period, it was reported
Cargo Ship Freed off Barbers Point
The cement ship grounded off Kalaeloa more than a week ago is finally free, but worries persist over whether it caused any damage to the reef. The MV Cape Flattery floated freely after three tug boats
Cement prices inching up, India
The price of cement has gone up by Rs5-10 per 50-kilogram bag across the various regions. The trend is likely to continue till monsoon. However, the price rise is not likely to affect the
Yemen statistics
The total sales of the Cement Manufacturing and Marketing Co. during 2004 reached 572,577t versus 302.577t last year. A company report also said that the production of Bajel
Cement to cost more in South India
Major cement companies have hiked the price of cement in South India by Rs 8-10 for a 50 kg bag. In Tamil Nadu, the price hike was about Rs eight while in Kerala, the prices have been increased by an
Liberia’s CEMENCO waits for bagged cement
Following persistent cries over the shortage and hike in the price of cement on the local Liberian market, the General Manager of CEMENCO, Mr. Pamod Gemawat, has disclosed that about 200,000 bags of c
Holcim faces strike action
Holcim New Zealand is facing strike action by cement ship staff. Two of the three unions representing staff on the Milburn Carrier 2 and the Westport have given notice of strike action from next Tues
Mexico cement output rises 4 per cent in 2004
Cement output in Mexico increased 4.35 per cent in 2004 from a year earlier as producers increased production to meet rising demand from government infrastructure projects and
Cement dispute settled
The long-simmering dispute between the West End Development Corporation (Wedco) and the Bermuda Cement Company (BCC) has ended with an agreement. Wedco chairman Lt. Col David Burch and BCC president
No cement shortage says local supplier
The sole supplier of cement in Brunei Darussalam, Butra Heidelbergcement Sdn Bhd, insists that there is no shortage of cement in the country. Ardi Wijaya, the General Manager of Butra Heidelbergcement