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Dewan Cement posts losses in 1QFY2024 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsDewan Cement Ltd (DCL) of Pakistan has announced its financial results for the 1QFY20 ended 30 September. It incurred a net loss of PKR62m (US$398,189) as compared to profit of PKR184m earned in the same quarter last year. The fall in profit was attributed to a decline in sales during the reporting period. The company incurred a lesser distribution cost of PKR28m against PKR30m in the same period last year. However, administrative expenses increased to PKR147m from PKR106m. The company’s sa... |
Northern Cement reports 'robust' 3Q19 sales24 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsSaudi Arabia's Northern Region Cement Co has reported 'robust' 3Q19 financial results, according to General Manager, Obeid bin Saad Al-Subaie. "The Kingdom did not witness an improved cement demand, yet, the prices' increase helped the cement producers adjust their status," stated Mr Al-Subaie. He also added that the company has abundant stockpiles of white cement. In November, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman launched the Northern Region Cement Co's white Portland cement project, with a c... |
Bamburi Cement acts to protect market share24 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsKenyan cement production capacity is now estimated at 12Mt, according to industry leaders, while annual demand ranges between 5-6Mta. Cement prices are below levels recorded more than a decade ago, yet power prices have either climbed or remained flat. However, it has not stopped Bamburi Cement from trying to expand. Bamburi Cement (LafargeHolcim group) unveiled a KES3.5bn (US$33.9m) grinding plant at its Athi River facility in 2018 among other capacity enhancements, said managing dir... |
Hail Cement records 52% revenue increase in the 3Q1924 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsSaudi Arabia’s Hail Cement has recorded a SAR7.6m (US$1.95m) net profit in the 3Q19, compared with a loss of SAR18.3m in the year-ago period. Revenue also improved 51.7 per cent YoY to SAR62.2m from SAR41m. In the first nine months of 2019, revenue advanced 40.6 per cent to SAR184.2m from SAR130.9m. Net profit finished at SAR28.22m against a loss of SAR32.1m in the 9M18. |
GCC sees 8% rise in consolidated net sales23 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsMexico's Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) has recorded an 8.3 per cent YoY rise in consolidated net sales to US$301.7m for the third quarter of 2019, on the back of improved cement volumes and prices in Mexico and the USA. EBITDA advanced 15.2 per cent to US$96.4m from US$83.7m in the 3Q18, while the EBITDA margin remained largely unchanged at 31.9 per cent from 30 per cent. Regionally, net sales rose 5.5 per cent and 9.1 per cent in Mexico and the US, respectively. "GCC delivered stro... |
Hima Cement in consultation for Moroto mining rights23 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsBamburi Cement’s subsidiary, Hima Cement, is consulting leaders and the local community in Moroto in Uganda, to access surface mining rights. Hima Cement (LafargeHolcim group) is in the process of acquiring a mining lease for the extraction of limestone and marble in Rupa subcounty. Hima Cement has earmarked a block of 14.26km 2 in the location. Don Bwesigye, the lead consultant for Hima Cement, says the company has been on the ground since 2015 when it acquired an exploration licen... |
Sagar Cements sees revenue increase 3%23 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia's Sagar Cements has recorded a consolidated net profit of INR45.2m (US$637,532) in the quarter ended 30 September 2019, compared with a loss of INR80m in the year-ago period. Total revenue increased 2.7 per cent YoY to INR2.65bn from INR2.58bn. "The growth would have been even better, but for the sluggishness in the overall economy and an extended monsoon, which weighed down on demand. Profitability improved on the back of several cost-saving initiatives as well as moderating input c... |
Semen Indonesia Group sees 39% rise in September volumes23 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsSemen Indonesia Group reported a 38.8 per cent YoY hike in sales volumes in September to 4,287,396t. Of this total Semen Indonesia saw its sales increase by 3.3 per cent YoY to 3,015,298t, which include a 39.4 per cent rise in export sales to 312,118t. Thang Long Cement Co (TLCC) reported a 4.5 per cent YoY increase in sales to 3,228,539t, but while export sales surged 188.3 per cent to 99,013t, domestic sales fell by 15 per cent to 112,228t when compared with September 2018. Ex-Holcim ... |
Ambuja Cement sees 1% rise in net sales for 3Q1923 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Ambuja Cement (LafargeHolcim) reported a modest decline in standalone sales volumes to 5.23Mt in the 3Q19, compared with 5.456Mt in the year-ago period. However, net sales climbed 1.3 per cent YoY to INR25.56bn (US$360.48m) and EBITDA advanced 22.9 per cent to INR4.4bn. Profit after tax increased 31.3 per cent to INR2.35bn from INR1.79bn. "In the backdrop of general slowdown in economy and subdued construction activity, Ambuja has delivered yet another quarter of good EBITDA and ... |
UltraTech boosts capacity and reports 3Q results22 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech completed the acquisition of Century's cement business, with the Scheme of Demerger effective from 1 October 2019. With this acquisition, UltraTech's cement manufacturing capacity stands augmented to 117.4Mta, including its overseas capacity. This makes UltraTech the third-largest cement company in the world, outside of China. It is also the only company in the world to have a capacity of over 100Mta in a single country, outside of China. The quarter ended 30 September 2019 witn... |