Cement News tagged under: Cemex
Alfonso Conde new COO Cemex Aragon, Spain25 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsAlfonso Conde has been appointed COO of Cemex in Aragon, Spain. His new responsibilities will include managing quarrying operations, the integrated cement works of Morata de Jalon, as well as the company’s Aragon mortar and concrete plants. Mr Conde hails from Madrid and has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Alfonso X El Sabio University and an MBA in Management of People for the IDE-Cesem Institute of Directors of Spain. He has spent most of his career at Cemex since its incor... |
Cemex: helping to build a Greater Britain19 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsIn the past 18 months, Cemex has been an integral part of some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK with a direct impact on its residents’ quality of life, from an airport terminal, to upgrading London’s 150-year-old sewage system, to a remote onshore energy plant. “Cemex focuses on markets where we can sustain long-term profitable growth, and fulfill our responsibilities as a corporate citizen,” said Cemex CEO Fernando A Gonzalez. “We are pleased to be able to make a pos... |
Cemex UK launches new Technical Development Programme31 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsA new Cemex UK Technical Development Programme has been launched this week to develop the technical managers of the future. Six technicians embarked on the first 18 month programme with an Orientation Day at Cemex’s National Technical Centre in Warwickshire, UK. They had the opportunity to meet and work with their individual mentors and existing senior technical managers, as well as learn about the programme. Cemex said in a statement that the programme has been developed in-house and ... |
Cemex recognised as employer of the year in the Philippines28 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex recently won the top recognition by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) for human resource excellence at its APO Cement Plant in the Philippines. PMAP’s Employer of the Year Award annually recognises outstanding achievers whose leadership, dynamism, and professionalism measure up to the high standards of PMAP, Cemex said in statement. “As we continue to grow as a building solutions provider, we also grow with our people. Our employees are the organisation’s... |
3Q14 results: Cemex’ gearing stands at 157%24 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsDuring the first nine months of the year, Cemex’ turnover increased by 4.6 per cent to US$11,870.9m while the EBITDA was 1.8 per cent higher at US$2037.1m. The trading profit advanced by 24.2 per cent to US$1150.2m and the net interest charge rose by 11.2 per cent to US$1266.6m. The pretax result went from a US$174.3m loss to a profit of US$132.2m. A 7.1 per cent lower tax charge led to a net attributable loss 44.5 per cent lower at US$325.9m. The net debt at the end of September was 1.8 per... |
Cemex says no bid on Lafarge-Holcim assets24 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsMexico-based Cemex has announced it will not make an offer for Holcim and Lafarge assets that are available due to the proposed merger of the two cement giants, said Cemex CEO, Fernando Gonzalez, in a conference call with analysts. |
Cemex: Colombia and Panama boost 3Q14 results23 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex Latam Holdings SA (CLH) reported consolidated net sales of US$1.324bn during 9M14, reflecting a three per cent YoY rise. Net sales experienced a three per rise drop in 3Q14 when compared to 3Q13 as revenues from housing solutions projects were lower. After adjusting for this effect, consolidated net sales rose by five per cent during 9M14 and by six per cent in 3Q14, on a YoY basis. Carlos Jacks, CEO of CLH, said: “During the third quarter we continued to enjoy a favourable demand en... |
Cemex Lloseta completes environmental upgrade17 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex’s 0.804Mta Lloseta plant in Mallorca, Spain, has concluded its US$16m environmental upgrade. The work included noise abatement systems, paving roads for heavy traffic as well as erecting covered raw material and coal storage silos. The plant also raised alternative fuel use from five to 35 per cent and installed more efficient burners, effectively reducing CO2 emissions by 3.8 per cent per tonne of clinker between 2006-14. The company now emits some 80,000t of CO2 less than in 2006. |
Cemex launches Dominican Republic solar power plant16 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced the launch of a 1.5MW power plant to supply renewable energy to its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. Cemex said the initiative is part of its commitment to sustainability, to contribute to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the impact on climate change. "The contribution represents 1.5MW that will allow us to produce 2.2MkW per year, which equals the energy consumed by 2000 homes", said Cemex cement plant operations director Jesus García Cár... |
Mexican and Colombian imports to help meet Nicaragua project10 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsImports from Mexico and Colombia can ensure the supply of cement for the Gran Canal Interoceanico project in Nicaragua, according to the president of the High Council of Private Enterprise, José Adán Aguerri. He added that steps were being taken to further research supply options in the wider region, including the Caribbean, with the help of the private sector. However, the area faces supply shortages, which are expected to require further capacity building by cement companies. For example... |