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Bruks Siwertell supplies ship unloader to Kuwait Portland Cement Co

01 October 2024, Published under Cement News

Bruks Siwertell has recently completed the commissioning of an ST 490-M Siwertell ship unloader for returning customer, Kuwait Portland Cement Co. It was installed on a jetty in Shuaiba Port, Kuwait City, Kuwait, next to the operator’s existing rail-mounted ST 490-F Siwertell unit. The ongoing performance of Kuwait Portland Cement Co’s original Siwertell ship unloader was one of the main reasons why the operator opted for a second unit. The new rail-mounted ship unloader handles various c...

Kuwait Cement reports a 59% fall in quarterly profit

22 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Kuwait Cement Co KSC has reported a 59.3 per cent drop in quarterly net profit from KWD2.7m (US$8.8m) to KWD1.1m between January 1 to 31 March 2024.  The company's quarterly operating revenue fell 10.6 per cent to KWD18.5m, compared to KWD20.7m in the same quarter of 2023.

Kuwait Cement Co invests in RDF plant

07 March 2024, Published under Cement News

In collaboration with the Kuwait Finance Ministry, the Kuwait Cement Co (KCC) has signed a 20-year agreement for the establishment of a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant at a waste disposal site in Mina Abdullah, just south of Kuwait City. According to The People’s Network, the contract enables the cement producer to use the fuel produced by the new RDF facility to enhance its operational efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.  In a bourse statement, the agreement was described as a ...

Prospects for the GCC industry

19 February 2024, Published under Cement News

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economy has come under pressure from falling oil revenues, but economic diversification is paying off. Moving into 2024, cement market growth is expected across the region, headed by construction projects in Saudi Arabia and UAE, but cement overcapacity continues to overshadow the production base. The GCC cement markets of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain are poised for growth in 2024, lead by residential and commercial activ...

Kuwait cement factory has fire quickly contained

24 August 2023, Published under Cement News

Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) says six teams were able to put out a fire that broke out in a cement and manufacturing paint factory in Shuaiba Industrial area, Kuwait. A report was received at the Central Operations Department stating that a fire broke out in a factory which contains flammable chemicals, the KFF PR and Media Department said in a statement. The plant is believed to be the Kuwait Cement Factory , but the ACICO Cement plant is also in this region. The fire extended to a nearby ...

GCC cement: set for a revival?

13 February 2023, Published under Cement News

With oil prices expected to remain elevated, GCC governments are easing their budgets and restarting construction projects. For cement producers this is good news and the sector prepares for its revival as demand for its products is forecast to show significant growth in the short- to medium term. By U Capital Research, Oman. After challenging times due to economic restrictions, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, the GCC cement sector can now look forward to better...

RAK White Cement reports drop in profit

06 February 2023, Published under Cement News

Ras Al Khaimah Co for White Cement and Construction Materials (RAK White Cement) posted net profits of AED21.08m (US$5.74m) in 2022, a 35.9 per cent decline from AED32.87m in 2021. Revenues of the UAE-based company increased by 3.3 per cent to AED247.66m in 2022 when compared with AED239.8m in the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) fell from AED0.07 in 2021 to AED0.04 in 2022.      

Kuwait Portland Cement 3Q profit stable

15 November 2022, Published under Cement News

Kuwait Portland Cement posted a 3Q total operating revenue of KWD32.7m (US$106.2m) in 3Q22, up from KWD27.6m in the equivalent period of 2021. The company’s net profit attributable to shareholders remained stable at KWD1.3m in the 3Q22.

RAK White Cement board approves delisting from Boursa Kuwait

07 September 2022, Published under Cement News

The board of Ras Al Khaimah Co for White Cement and Construction Materials has approved the delisting of the UAE company’s shares from Boursa Kuwait. The company retains its listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. In the 1H22 the company reported net profits attributable to the owners of KWD1.41m (US$4.57m), up 22 per cent from KWD1.16m in the 1H21. Total operating revenues expanded by five per cent YoY to KWD10.71m from KWD10.16m in the year-ago period.

Kuwait Portland Cement orders new ship unloader from Bruks Siwertell

26 November 2021, Published under Cement News

Bruks Siwertell has won a new order from Kuwait Portland Cement Co for an ST 490-M ship unloader. It is expected to join another cement handling Siwertell ship unloader in Shuaiba Port, Kuwait City. “Kuwait Portland Cement has benefited from 20 years of experience using our Siwertell screw-type technology,” says Peter Göransson, sales manager, Bruks Siwertell. “It knows what our unloaders deliver; time and again the technology has proven its capabilities, demonstrating reliability, effici...