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Preparations begin for cement factory, Indonesia

Construction is due to start on the planned cement factory in Sukolilo district, Pati regency, after Central Java Gov...

Industry grinds to halt as gas runs short

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis on industry grew yesterday, as energy-intensive manufacturers - from cars...

Indian government to launch Rs.1,000bn infrastructure projects

Following the announcement of two stimulus packages, the Indian government is all set to kickstart

Denmark: Aalborg Portland announces redundancies

Danish cement producer Aalborg Portland is make up to 150 employees, corresponding to one fourth of its staff

TXI Reports 2Q, delay of Central Texas plant expansion

Texas Industries, Inc today reported financial results for the quarter ended November 30, 2008. Net income was $3.9m

DJ Lafarge-Shui On to raise Sichuan Shuangma stake

Lafarge-Shui On Ltd. plans to raise its stake in Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co to 80% in a deal worth

Holcim: no comment on interest for HeidelbergCement

Holcim Friday declined to comment whether it is interested in buying a stake in Germany’s

Cemex plans six-month closure of Davenport plant

Cemex plans to close its Davenport plant and lay off the bulk of its local work force, about 125 employees, for a mi...

Thailand’s cement industry 2009 outlook

After already seeing a couple of weak years with domestic cement demand declining 5.0% in 2007 and 10.9% in 11M08, ac...

CRH purchases shareholding in Yatai Cement, China

CRH plc announces completion of its acquisition of a 26% shareholding in the Jilin Yatai Group’s cement