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Cemex launches water management policy10 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced today that it is implementing a Corporate Water Policy that defines its global strategy for responsible water management and acts as a framework for the development of local water conservation and efficiency strategies across its operations worldwide. The policy recognises the important role that the building materials industry plays in the sustainable management of this finite resource. “Cemex is fully committed to carrying out our business activities in a sustainable ma... |
US September shipments up 14% YoY10 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in September 2013 were 7.9Mt, up by 14 per cent in September 2012, latest data from the USGS shows. Shipments for the year through September were up by about four per cent to 61.6Mt. The leading Portland cement-producing states in September were Missouri, Texas, California, Michigan and Florida, in descending order, accounting for about 43 per cent of total shipments for the month. The leading consuming sta... |
Iran cement output rises in first eight months09 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsIran produced 50.2Mt of cement in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year, which began on March 21, representing a 2.2 per cent YoY rise. In the eighth calendar month of Aban (ended November 21), output amounted to 5.65Mt. Some 39.8Mt of cement were supplied to the domestic market in the eight-month period. The cement output is projected to reach 80Mt by the end of the year, the secretary of Iranian cement industry employers Abdolreza Sheikhan has said. |
KHD recommends shareholders accept AVIC offer06 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe management and supervisory board of KHD Humboldt Wedag International have recommended company shareholders accept a takeover bid from AVIC International at the offer price of EUR6.45/share. The offer price corresponds to a premium of 34.9 per cent on the average closing price of the KHD share over the three-month period prior to announcement of the offer on October 10, 2013. KMPG, who was engaged by KHD’s management board, as well as Network Corporate Finance, a consulting company com... |
Dominican Republic sees 16% rise in cement demand06 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Dominican Republic sold around 2.9Mta of cement in 2013, cement association Adocem has said. Compared with 2012 sales, this performance heralds a break with the declining trend witnessed since 2007. "In contrast with 2012 sales this represents a significant increase of about 16 per cent, ending the downward path that we have been experiencing since 2007," said Carlos Gonzalez , president of Adocem. In his view, the positive trend can be attributed to the efforts of the Dominican go... |
Indonesia monthly sales growth picks up05 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsSales in Indonesia increased by 7.9 per cent in October, having experienced slowing growth in recent months. Data from the Indonesian Cement Association shows October sales reached 5.58Mt, rebounding from 5.3 per cent growth in the previous month. The October growth rate was mainly attributed to increased demand from islands other than Java, with a significant rise in consumption registered in Sumatra particularly. Indonesia's second most populous island bought 1.15Mt of cement. Java co... |
Sephaku Cement grinding project on-track04 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsSephaku Cement said its new grinding plant near Delmas in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is 95 per cent complete and is on-track to start production early in the new year. The 1.4Mta facility will be launched ahead of the company’s 1.2Mta integrated Aganang plant in Lichtenburg, North West. Recent cold commissioning milestones at the Delmas grinding plant have included the starting of the mill motor, ID fan and mill separator, Heinrich de Beer, engineering project manager at Sephaku Cement has ... |
Buzzi to modernise Maryneal works, USA03 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem USA plans to upgrade its Maryneal cement works in Texas, USA, which will more than double capacity at the plant and reduce its environmental footprint. Capacity at the Maryneal facility will be increased from 0.55Msta to 1.2Msta. The company will also install state-of-the-art pollution control equipment to significantly reduce the plant’s NOx emissions and comply with other stringent environmental limits. “The Maryneal plant expansion will result in a world-class facility tha... |
Vietnam: Jan-Nov cement sales increase03 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsVietnam has reported a double-digit rise in sales over the first 11 months of the year, with exports up 63 per cent YoY. A total of 55.2Mt of cement was sold over Jan-Nov 2013, up 13 per cent from a year earlier, Le Van Toi, director of the Building Material Department, said. The volume included 12.5Mt of cement and clinker exports. The main export destinations were the Middle East, Africa, as well as some other Southeast Asian markets. Cement prices remained unchanged since the Sept... |
New DR Congo project set for financial close02 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement is in the process of negotiating finance terms and conditions with multilateral and financial institutions for a 1.8Mta cement plant in the DR of Congo. With most of the loan terms agreed upon, the Pakistan-based cement producer expects financial close over the December 2013-January 2014 period. The greenfield project is a joint venture between Lucky Cement and Groupe Rawaji in the DR of Congo. Senior management for the new company are already in place, with the CEO appoin... |