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Recent order for ABBLafarge has achieved 100 per cent reliability of its cement kiln pre-heater fans, following the installation of two 1.8 MW ABB drives, according to a report by Process Engineer magazine. Lafarge...News - 25 November 2008 |
India: Cement industry set to take a big hitIndia’s cement industry, which rode on a building boom to become the world’s second largest cement manufacturer after China with an installed capacity of more than 200Mt, is all set to take big hi...News - 25 November 2008 |
Lafarge CEO: energy price drop positive in 2009 if it continuesThe recent drop in energy prices will have a positive impact on Lafarge in 2009 if the trend continues, the company’s chief executive, Bruno Lafont, told a shareholders’ meeting Saturday. "It’s ...News - 24 November 2008 |
Tax for imported cement returns in RussiaAccording to Mr Victor Kovshevny the President of Cement Suppliers and Consumers Association said that in August the Government decided to prolong the 0 per cent tax “but no resolution was signed ...News - 21 November 2008 |
Malaysia: demand risk for LafargeA slowdown in construction activities will weaken demand for cement in the first half of next year, after registering modest growth in 2008, analysts said. CIMB Research said demand growth in 200...News - 21 November 2008 |
European cement cartel probe could lead to UK£4bn in finesFive major manufacturers under investigation as European Commission raids offices across the continent and face a total fine of up to UK£4bn if they are found guilty of forming an illegal cartel. ...News - 21 November 2008 |
Cement, wheat tariffs scrappedTariffs on wheat and cement will be temporarily removed in an effort to stabilse domestic prices in the Philippines. Import duties for both commodities, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared...News - 20 November 2008 |
Essroc, Lafarge, St. Marys idle cement kilnsIn addition to the Holcim (US) Missouri and Michigan plant closings, sharp declines in Portland cement consumption throughout the Great Lakes are forcing shut down of clinker production at St. Mar...News - 20 November 2008 |
UK cement firms in CO2 pricing fearsProposed EU rules aimed at ensuring cement firms pay for carbon dioxide emissions could kill the industry in the UK, warns the British Cement Association. The BCA says EU plans to make cement fir...News - 18 November 2008 |
Brighter outlook for LafargeLafarge Malayan Cement Bhd’s third quarter (3Q) earnings surpassed market expectations, prompting an upward revision in the firm’s forecast earnings and share price performance. ECM Libra tweake...News - 18 November 2008 |