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Holcim takes drone work to new heights at Siggenthal12 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Switzerland's Siggenthal cement plant is being used as a pilot site for Holcim Group's global “Plants of Tomorrow” initiative. As part of the programme, the plant is testing the latest 4.0 technologies and working methods to make cement production more efficient and sustainable. In the latest collaboration with the ETHZ start-up “Voliro”, special drones are being used in Siggenthal for maintenance work at great heights, which Holcim claims is a world first. Holcim is using ... |
Votorantim Cimentos sees regional sales pick-up in 2Q2112 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsVotorantim Cimentos recorded strong sales in all operating regions in the 2Q21. Price rises and reduced restrictions from the pandemic aided beter results than in the same period last year. In Brazil Votorantim Cimentos recorded a net revenue of BRL2565m (US$494.2m) in the 2Q21, up 46 per cent from BRL1760 in the 2Q20. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 167 per cent in 2Q21 in Brazil at BRL659m compared to BRL247m in the 2Q20. "Brazil has seen 30 per cent increase in cement demand YoY,” said Osvald... |
Shree Cement appoints new chief sustainability officer12 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Shree Cement has appointed Shrinath Savoor as its new chief sustainability officer (CSO), with effect from 9 August 2021. The new CSO will steer the company efforts towards strengthening its sustainability and ESG value proposition. "The appointment will help bring a more focussed approach in its drive towards catalysing sustainability as a major driver of its growth. It is a reflection of SCl's efforts to reinforce its sustainability credentials and boost stakeholder engagemen... |
Votorantim Cimentos records sales volume growth of 31% in 2Q2111 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsVotorantim Cimentos’ sales volume rose to 9.8Mt in 2Q21 compared to 7.5Mt in 2Q20, a growth of 31 per cent. Strong sales were recorded on all countries of the company’s operations as a result of COVID-19 vaccinations and improving market dynamics in all regions. Osvaldo Ayres, Votorantim Cimentos’ chief financial officer, said: "The company's consolidated net revenue improved by 50 per cent, when compared to 2Q20, reaching BRL5809m (US$1107.1m) in 2Q21 mainly relating to higher volumes a... |
Siam Cement records 83% increase in net profit11 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsThailand’s Siam Cement has seen an 83 per cent increase in net profit to THB17.14bn (US$512.4m) in the second quarter of 2021, supported by its chemical and packaging businesses. Revenue also advanced 39 per cent YoY to THB133.56bn. The company has also announced a capex target of THB80-90bn for this year. |
Asia Cement posts 7% rise in revenue11 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan’s Asia Cement has recorded a 6.7 per cent YoY rise in revenue to TWD22.08bn (US$792.89m) in the second quarter of the year, compared to TWD20.69bn in the year-ago period. However, net profit saw a 3.3 per cent fall to TWD4.52bn from TWD4.67bn in the 2Q20. |
Shree Cement sees 79% net profit increase11 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Shree Cement has reported a 46.6 per cent rise in gross revenue from operations to INR44.01bn (US$591.47m) for the first quarter of the FY21-22, compared to INR30bn in the year-ago period. Total income also increased 46.1 per cent YoY to INR35.89bn from INR24.57bn, while net profit climbed 78.5 per cent to INR6.61bn. Cement volumes advanced 41 per cent YoY to 6.79Mt while clinker sales were down 62 per cent YoY, holding overall volume growth to 39 per cent YoY at 6.84Mt, according ... |
Geocycle India increases waste management performance11 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsGeocycle India, the waste-management arm of ACC Ltd and Ambuja Cements (Holcim group) has so far co-processed 2Mt of waste and achieved a thermal substitution rate (TSR) of six per cent in 2021. Ambuja Cements and ACC have six pre-processing and 14 co-processing facilities that handle close to 1Mta of waste that is diverted from landfill. The ACC Wadi plant in Karnataka co-processes more than 600tpd of waste and achieves a TSR of 18 per cent. In 2020 Geocycle managed close to 500,000t... |
Semen Indonesia Group sees 1H EBITDA up 2%10 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsSemen Indonesia Group (SIG) reported a 1.2 per cent uptick in revenue to IDR16.213bn (US$1.13m) in the 1H21 from IDR16.026bn in the 1H20. The increase in revenue was mainly due to higher regional sales volumes as importing countries saw their sales volumes increase. While domestic sales volumes were 1.5 per cent lower YoY at 14.345Mt in the 1H21 a 35.5 per cent increase in regional sales to 4.814Mt resulted in total sales up by 5.7 per cent to 19.159Mt. EBITDA edged up 2.1 per cent YoY t... |
Lucky Cement reports consolidated earnings of PKR28.2bn for FY2110 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsPakistan-based Lucky Cement Ltd reported a consolidated profit after tax of PKR28.23bn (US$172.46m) against PKR 7.1317bn in the previous fiscal year. The company achieved a consolidated gross turnover of PKR267.73bn, which is 64 per cent higher as compared to last year’s turnover of PKR162.87bn. The PAT of the cement segment (holding company) grew by 3.21 times during the year under review due to improved margins and sales volumes. The increase in sales volumes was attributable to the ... |