Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Azerbaijan: EBRD increase stake in Holcim plant16 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its stake in the equity capital of Holcim (Azerbaijan) OJSC in Azerbaijan (formerly Garadagh Cement Plant) to 20 per cent. A statement from the EBRD read, “The bank will continue to support a major company in Azerbaijan, demonstrating continued support for the country's non-oil sector. In addition, the company is committed to sustainability standards, and will pursue the use of alternative fuels in its operations.” ... |
Indonesia: Holcim completes Lampung terminal15 August 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Indonesia has completed the construction of its cement terminal in Lampung at a cost of up to IDR400bn (US$30.5m). The new 4.7ha facility will be used for both storage and packing and will be able to process up to 1Mt of cement per year. Speaking on the project, finance director for the company, Mark Schmidt, said, "We will get the cement from a plant in Tuban [East Java], we will take it to Lampung to be packaged and marketed in South Sumatra.” |
LafargeHolcim India head joins Executive Committee09 August 2016, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim made the decision to induct Head of LafargeHolcim India, Martin Kreigner, into the Executive Committee of the group, giving him additional responsibilities in southeast Asia. Mr Kreigner will be based out of Mumbai. These recent changes to the executive committee reflect the group and its portfolio’s evolution following divestments and integration, LafargeHolcim said in in a statement. The restructuring of operations reveals the growing importance of Indian business. Lafa... |
New communication manager at Holcim Romania02 August 2016, Published under Cement NewsVeronica Dobre has been appointed the new Communication Manager of Holcim Romania. She takes the position over from Ioana Borangic, who had worked for the company for six years. Ms Dobre holds a degree in Public Relations from the UK Chartered Institute of Public Relations and is also a Political Sciences, Communication and Public Relations graduate of the National School of Political Administrative Studies of Bucharest. Speaking on her new appointment, Ms Dobre said, “Holcim has alway... |
Holcim New Zealand’s terminal shift18 July 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim New Zealand is building two new cement terminals at a cost of NZD105m in Timaru and Auckland to ensure the ongoing supply of cement to customers beyond the closure of the 58 year-old cement plant at Westport. By Robyn Flynn, Derek Williams and Ken Cowie, Holcim New Zealand, and Benjamin Davis, Domtec, USA. Cement unloading at Holcim's new Timaru terminal in New Zealand In mid-2014 Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd was granted approval by Holcim headquarters to move forward with th... |
Sri Lanka: Holcim exit causes tension with China and India08 July 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe possible takeover of Holcim Lanka Ltd by China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of the state-owned China Resources Group, is expected to cause tension with India as the world's largest cement-producing country extends its influence on the island. With strong current positions in the Colombo and Hambantota harbours, this deal would also give China a presence in Galle and Trincomalee in addition to consolidating its presence in Colombo. Holcim presently owns the Ceylon Ambuja... |
Belgium: appeal court overturns competition watchdog fines06 July 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim, CBR, CCB and Febelcem, the Belgian cement association, have seen the competition watchdog’s judgment to pay a EUR14.7m fine overturned by the Belgian Court of Appeal. The competition authority fined the cement majors and the association for the alleged formation of a cartel to reduce competition in the domestic market, but the Court of Appeal found that such illegal practices did not occur. |
New Zealand: Cape Foulwind closure29 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has ceased operations at its Cape Foulwind cement plant in New Zealand following a three-year closure process. The company chose to start importing cement rather than manufacturing locally. National Director of Industries, Ged O’Connell said the plant closure is a worrying development for the West Coast, where many have lost jobs due to economic conditions. “In recent years we've seen energy, construction and manufacturing jobs disappearing from the community at an alarming rat... |
Holcim gets approval for extension Eclépens quarry15 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has received approval to extend the quarry at the Eclépens cement works in Switzerland. The company exploits the La Birette quarry in the Mormont hills, Vaud canton. The extension will allow the cement maker to increase its production capacity and enable production to continue until 2029. |
Holcim Westport land for sale07 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsFollowing the closure of Holcim's Cape Foulwind cement plant in Westport, New Zealand, the plant site and its 400ha of land are for sale. The 60-year old Holcim plant is due to close 30 June 2016 as the company plans to import cement to two new terminals at Auckland and Timaru. The assets available as part of the sale include a quarry, packing plant site, water treatment plant, farm land, staff housing area and ground lease and wharf silos at the Westport harbour. Potential buyers are abl... |