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Cemex Rugby may be forced to close

Rugby Cement could be forced to shut down its UK Lawford Road plant if a High Court judge rules in favour of anti-tyr...

Cement prices soar to as high as P170/bag

Philippine cement prices continue to rise, hitting as high as P170 per bag in the tiny province of Siquijor. Accordin...

Sebi yet to clear Holcim offer for Ambuja Eastern

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has not yet given its nod to Holcim’s open offer to the minority st...

Ukrtsement asking for subsidies

The members of the Ukrtsement Cement Association are asking the Cabinet of Ministers and the parliament to grant subs...

Cement production up in February

In February, Ukranian cement production rose by 12.6 per cent compared with February 2004, to reach 515,000t. In the...

Agency identifies rogue cement sourced from Lafarge plant

The UK Highways Agency, which manages and operates England’s motorways and trunk roads, became aware in the thi...

Houston orders new BMH ship unloader

In February 2005 BMH Marine, the world leading supplier of continuous screw-type ship unloaders, secured a contract f...

Votorantim’s plans for India uncovered

Indian cement companies have a new suitor, Votorantim Cimentos. Taking a cue from their Mexican cousin Cemex, Brazil&...

Cement, steel prices now stable

UAE steel and cement prices are stable, and off their recent highs, reported Gulf News. Cement is presently Dhs257 pe...

Holcim offer for ACC may open on March 23

Holcim’s open offer for Associated Cement Companies will be rescheduled to commence mid-week next, most likely on Mar...