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Holcim launches its new group identity09 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has launched its new group identity uniting all its market brands behind its purpose to build progress for people and the planet. Jan Jenisch, CEO at Holcim, said: "Today marks a milestone for our company in our transformation to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions. Our world is changing in many ways, with population growth, urbanisation and the climate challenge. We are determined to play our part to accelerate low-carbon and circular construction s... |
Dangote Cement considers Mtwara expansion09 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsDangote Cement is reportedly considering an expansion of its Mtwara plant in Tanzania, as the domestic cement market expands. "We have come a long way and right now we are doing one production line and as volume increases and the market develops, the expansion of the existing plant may take place. This is because we have been well received in the market," said Abdullahi Baba, general manager of Dangote Cement Tanzania. The plant currently has 3Mta of cement capacity, which has already inc... |
Hsing Ta Cement posts 14% increase in revenue09 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan’s Hsing Ta Cement has seen its revenue in June 2021 fall 19.5 per cent YoY to TWD492m (US$17.54n) from TWD611.25m. In the January-June period, revenue improved 13.6 per cent YoY to TWD3.69bn from TWD3.26bn. |
Universal Cement records 12% rise in revenue09 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan’s Universal Cement has posted a 10.2 per cent YoY decline in June revenue to TWD407.13bn (US$14.5m) from TWD453.56m in the year-ago period. In the first six months of the year, revenue advanced 12.1 per cent to TWD2.91bn from TWD2.59bn. |
Beumer Maschinenfabrik appoints new managing director09 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsDr Jörn Fontius, Beumer Maschinenfabrik's new Managing Director Beumer Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co KG has appointed Dr Jörn Fontius as its new managing director. He succeeds Norbert Stemich, who after eight years in this position is now focussing on the activities in the Product Business area. Dr Jörn Fontius was appointed to his position in May 2021. In 2013 Dr Fontius joined Beumer Maschinenfabrik and was in charge of the topics of Corporate Strategy. Afterwards, he was he... |
NCL Industries announces 52% rise in production08 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s NCL Industries has announced a 52 per cent YoY increase in cement production to 706,370t in the first quarter of FY21-22. Cement dispatches were also up 44 per cent to 698,498t compared to the year-ago period. The company’s cement board production rose 37 per cent to 17,196t and dispatches climbed 32 per cent to 10,634t. |
ECEBOL reaches 80% capacity utilisation since restart08 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsThree weeks after its restart, Empresa Püblica Productiva Cementos de Bolivia (ECEBOL) has achieved a capacity utilisation rate of 80 per cent, according to Bolivian President, Luis Arce. “Only three weeks after its reactivation, our Bolivian Cement Company is producing at 80% of its capacity, selling the product to La Paz, Oruro and Cochabamba. With this industry we generate 230 direct jobs and 1,500 indirect jobs,” he said on Twitter. The plant, which is located in Jeruyo, Oruro, has b... |
La Union plant receives ISO Certifications08 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe Holcim Philippines La Union plant has successfully secured the latest ISO certification for occupational health and safety management systems, and is being recertified for high standards of quality and environmental management. Holcim La Union was certified for ISO 45001: 2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System and recertified for ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System). The certification body was the TUV Rhe... |
Cemento Rocafuerte opens Belize's first cement plant07 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsCemento Rocafuerto, a subsidiary of Guatemala-based Cemento Progreso, has opened Belize’s first cement plant at Mile 34 of the George Price Highway, near the capital Belmopan, in the presence of the country’s Prime Minister, John Briceño. The 10ha plant represents an investment of US$8m and provides employment to 28 Belizeans. The plant uses European technology that meets modern environmental and quality standards. Company CEO, Jose Raul Gonzalez, emphasised, “We are proudly now producing ... |
Holcim acquires southern German building materials company07 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has reached an agreement to acquire Heinrich Teufel GmbH & Co KG, a regional player in aggregates and ready-mix concrete in southern Germany. The company's Region Head EMEA, Miljan Gutovic, said: "The acquisition of Heinrich Teufel will strengthen our footprint in southern Germany in aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. We were especially impressed by their shared commitment to advancing the circular economy. We look forward to warmly welcoming the Heinrich Teufel colleagu... |