Cement News tagged under: Philippines
SE Asia towards oversupply?20 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe southeast Asian cement market has seen rapid demand growth in recent years. Backed by favourable macroeconomic trends, it is likely to remain one of the fastest-growing cement markets. Many cement producers, both local and international, performed very well in this region and are keen to expand their existing capacity, while for others entering these enticing markets has become a priority. By The Jakarta Advisory Group, Indonesia. Fast-growing southeast Asian markets are attractin... |
Philippines: CeMAP claims cement smuggling on rise16 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) has estimated that 75 per cent of the 161,000t of cement imported into the country in the first quarter of this year was technically smuggled, the Standard reports. CeMAP’s president, Ernesto Ordoñez, claims that importers have been consistently understating the value of their cargoes to avoid taxes. Mr Ordoñez told a press conference: “If freight undervaluation goes unidentified and unpunished, this may lead not only to more... |
Cemex Holdings Philippines set for record IPO03 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsCemex Holdings Philippines Inc has obtained regulatory approval to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth PHP39.74bn (US$854.3m), which could be the largest stock market debut in the country. Cemex intends to use proceeds for repayment of up to US$504m of short-term loan from a related party. The debt was incurred in connection with the acquisition of operating subsidiaries—Apo Cement Corp and Solid Cement Corp —as part of a reorganisation. The Securities and Exchange Commi... |
Philippines: Holcim Q1 revenues up 17.2%31 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines have released trading figures for 1Q2016, revealing that revenues have increased 17.2 per cent YoY to PHP10.1bn (US$216m), reports InPR. The company attributed its good performance to higher private spending and to increased government infrastructure investment, of which PHP760bn (US$16.25bn) of funding has been allocated. Holcim Philippines quarterly results showed operating EBITDA rising by 5.3 per cent to PHP2.5bn (US$53m). Holcim Philippines President and Country... |
Philippines: Mariveles dry bulk terminal25 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsSesia Nectar Port Services Inc announced the start of commercial operations at its Mariveles Dry Bulk Terminal in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), Philippines. The company began developing the port in 2015. Ramon Atayde, Sesia chairman, said that with the use of mechanised material handlers for faster and more efficient discharge of shipment, the new facility will optimise the operations of dry bulk handling. The new Mariveles terminal will make FAB a viable location for investors as it... |
Philippines 1Q16 cement sales up 13%20 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsPhilippines cement sales increased by 12.8 per cent YoY in the first quarter of 2016, according to Ernesto Ordoñez, President of the Cement Manufacturers' Association of the Philippines (CeMAP). Volumes rose from 5.7Mt in 1Q15 to 6.43Mt. "Demand will continue to be strong, especially with presumptive President Duterte saying that infrastructure will remain a high priority during his administration," said Mr Ordoñez. For this year, the Aquino administration has allotted an infrastructure... |
Philippines: CeMap President calls for greater use of blended cement09 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) has requested that the government to change its policies relating to the use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in public infrastructure projects so that the country can achieve its goal of cutting carbon emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. With the support of scientific data signed by respected experts,CeMAP president, Ernesto Ordoñez, said CeMAP is calling for the backing of the Climate Change Commission to further boost its pu... |
CRH 1H16 earnings to reach US$1.1bn driven by US and Asian markets27 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsIn its earnings statement for 1Q2016, CRH predicts that EBITDA will rise to EUR1bn (US$1.1bn) driven by growth in the United States and the Philippines. This is around five per cent up on last year, with the final figure to be announced when 1H2016 results are published on 25 August. Sales for 1Q2016 itself are up nine per cent YoY, with US sales up by 22 per cent and Asian sales up 12 per cent. European markets were reported to be flat. Some EUR85m (US$96m) was spent on acquisitions ... |
Holcim Philippines forecasts 8-10% volume growth14 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe head of Holcim Philippines CEO, Eduardo A Sahagun expects the local cement industry to sustain its bullish run this year with sales volume seen growing by as much as 8-10 per cent. This was on the back of increased infrastructure spending by the government and the continuing construction activities of the private sector, said Mr Sahagun. The growth was attributed to higher public spending and the continued confidence of the private sector in the economy. In an interview with the In... |
Philippines: Norzagaray plant inaugurates Horomill grinding mill16 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsRepublic Cement & Building Materials Inc inaugurated a 0.85Mta grinding mill at its cement plant in Norzagaray, Bulacan province, Philippines, on Tuesday. Renato Sunico, president of Republic Cement, said that the FCB Horomill will lift the cement plant's total grinding capacity to 1.85Mta. The Norzagaray unit now comes under the wing of newly-formed CRH-Aboitiz Co following the divestment of assets by Lafarge Republic Inc last year. |