Cement News tagged under: corporate
LafargeHolcim Canada Inc appoints new VP Saskatchewan and Manitoba06 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Canada Inc has promoted Tina Larson to the newly-reorganised role of Vice President, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Ms Larson first joined Lafarge in 2010 as General Manager, Pipe in the Greater Calgary Area, following a 16 year career with Weyerhaeuser Canada where she held various management positions. In 2015 she was promoted to the country level role of Director, Health and Safety for Western Canada, where she led the continuous improvement of the health and safety culture an... |
Eagle Materials reports a 5% revenue increase05 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsUS-based Eagle Materials has reported a five per cent YoY increase in revenue to US$350.2m for the quarter ending 31 December 2019. However, the company posted a net loss of US$114.6m, compared to a profit of US$57.7m in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA advanced six per cent to US$118.7m in the 3QFY19-20. "We are pleased that during the third quarter of fiscal 2020 we capitalised on robust underlying demand across our geographic footprint to achieve a five per cent revenue improvement.... |
Shree Cement to enter western India within six months05 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsShree Cement will enter the market of western India within the next six months when it commissions its 2.5Mta grinding plant near Pune, Maharashtra, according to the Business Standard. "It will be our maiden entry into Maharashtra and cater to demand for the western part of the state," said H M Bangur, managing director. The plant represents an investment of INR6.25bn (US$87.8m). Since the facility does not have access to limestone reserves, it will receive clinker from a Shree unit in Ko... |
Cemtech Industries Cameroon seeks permit in Port of Kribi05 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsCemtech Industries Cameroon is a new cement producer among the interested industrial parties looking to settle in the logistics zone of the autonomous Port of Kribi (PAK), which began operations in 2018 in southern Cameroon. To date, 31 temporary permits of occupation in the logistics zone have been issued for the cumulative area of 1,239,151ha. |
LafargeHolcim US appoints Mountain Region manager05 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim has appointed Woodrow "Chance" Allen general manager for the Mountain Region for the US Aggregates and Construction Materials (ACM) organisation. Mr Allen has extensive experience in lean manufacturing and managing large-scale businesses. "Chance brings a valuable perspective of the US aggregates and construction materials industry," said Jay M Moreau, CEO, US ACM. "His experience in production and in developing and executing strategic growth initiatives will support LafargeHo... |
CIMAF Ghana Ltd extends its product range05 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsCIMAF Ghana Ltd has announced the introduction of newly-improved cement grade, 42.5R B-L, to its line of products. "This is not just an addition, but a much-needed grade to give users every needed grade for every stage within the construction ladder of any project, with the same hallmark of quality to make sure that consumers get the best out of the standard within every grade bracket," said the company's General Manager, Bennis Mohammed. He added that CIMAF, which launched operations in... |
Dewan Cement makes changes in top management05 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsDewan Cement Ltd (DCL) has informed Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) about changes in top management. Company Secretary, Muhammad Hanif Germany stated in a bourse filing that Haroon Iqbal, Syed Muhammad Anwar, Ghazanfar Baber Siddiqi, Waseem-ul-Haque Ansari, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Muhammad Baqar Jafferi and Aziz ul-Haque have elected as the directors of the company. The new appointments have taken place on, and are thus effective from Monday, 27 January 2020. Ishtiaq Ahmed was appointed as chairman ... |
SCG sees 14% revenue increase from Cambodian operations04 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsThailand's Siam Cement Group has reported a 13.9 per cent YoY increase in sales revenue from its Cambodian operations in 2019, rising to US$451m from US$396m in the previous year. In the final quarter of 2019, sales advanced 17 per cent YoY to US$114m, driven by its cement and construction materials business, according to a press release. "Cambodia's economy continued to achieve robust growth during the fourth quarter of last year. The construction sector remained healthy thanks to publi... |
JK Cement commissions 2.5Mta of grinding capacity04 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia's JK Cement has announced the successful commissioning of 1Mta of grey cement grinding capacity in Mangrol, Rajasthan, and 1.5Mta of the same in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The company began commercial dispatches from the units on Monday, 3 February. Elsewhere, it has noted that the 0.7Mta split grinding unit project in Balasinor, Gujarat, is in an advanced stage of completion. |
Lucky Cement wins International Corporate Social Responsibility Award04 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement Ltd received the International Corporate Social Responsibility Award in the category of "Green Environmental Stewardship", organised by The Professionals Network (TPN), at the 9th CSR Summit and Awards held on 30 Jan 2020 at a local hotel in Karachi, Pakistan. Lucky Cement Ltd received this prestigious award in recognition of its efforts to control carbon emissions into the atmosphere, via innovative techniques and contribution towards protecting the overall environment. Spe... |