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DG Khan Cement awards contract for power plants09 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsDG Khan Cement Company Ltd has signed an agreement with Sinoma Energy Conservation Ltd for supply of machinery and equipment for a 10MW waste heat energy power generation plant and a 30MW coal-fired power generation plant to be set up at Hub Cement plant in Baluchistan, Pakistan. DG Khan Cement Company has four cement plants, two plants located at Dera Ghazi Khan, one at Khairpur District, Chakwal and one at Hub Lasbela District (Balochistan). The combined capacity is more than 7.01Mt of... |
El Nahda Cement partially stops production line at Qena plant09 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsEgypt's El Nahda Cement has decided to partially suspend the main line at its 5500tpd Qena plant for nearly six months. The actions come as a result of a decrease in sales and an increase in clinker stocks, representing stagnant assets if not exploited, according to local media sources. The company plans to continue with a partial suspension and reliance on the available clinker, however would resort to complete suspension if the situation continues. Monthly updates of the situation for the... |
Kohat Cement makes top changes09 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsKohat Cement Company Ltd (KCCL) has informed Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that the Board of Directors have appointed Aizaz Mansoor Sheikh as Chairman and Nadeem Atta Sheikh as CEO for a term of three years commencing from 8 July 2019. Kohat Cement has a capacity of 2.677Mta at its Kohat plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. |
HL Cement (Malaysia) extends closing date for takeover09 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsHL Cement (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Hong Leong Group) has extended its takeover offer for the remaining shares in Tasek Corp Bhd to 22 July 2019. HL Cement (Malaysia) said the conditions of the takeover remained the same at MYR5.50/share and MYR5.50 per preference share. HL Cement owned 97.887m shares or 80.8 per cent in Tasek Corp Bhd on 18 June when the takeover offer was made, and on 5 July it owned 103.02m shares or 85.04 per cent. |
Lafarge Czech Republic to invest in plant upgrades08 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsIn 2019, Lafarge Czech Republic plans to invest approximately CZK54m (US$2.4m) in the renovation of selected technology for clinker and cement production. Other areas of investment include the reconstruction of access roads alongside the noise and fire protection of buildings. The company noted an increased demand for cement in the first quarter of 2019. However, it has also stated that rising price of CO 2 allowances is worrying for the country’s cement sector. Company revenues increase... |
Attock Cement seeks transportation services for cement05 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsAttock Cement Pakistan Ltd (ACPL) has issued a tender for transportation services of cement in the southern zone. Offers are invited for transportation from ACPL Factory Hub Chowki, Lasbella, Baluchistan to Karachi City and at ports during the July 2019-June 2020 period. According to an announcement of company, tender is for transportation of bulk cargo for distribution in Karachi and export from ports. Bids are due in on 18 July. In the highly-competitive field of exports, ACPL has suc... |
Dushanbe Tajikcement to change location05 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsTochikcement in Dushanbe will be transferred to a new location, according to Tajikistan Newsline. Cement capacity at the plant is currently 1.1Mta. The new plant, equipped with modern production technology, will be built near the raw material quarry in Kharangon, Varzob district. To implement the plant the Tajik government and Tochikcement recently signed an investment agreement for the construction and commissioning of the cement plant. |
MKAO Fenestraria Consultants Ltd acquires 100% stake in Serebryansky Cement05 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsMKAO Fenestraria Consultants Ltd, one of the companies close to Oleg Deripaska that became residents of the SAR on Oktyabrsky, Kaliningrad region, now holds a 100% stake in Serebryansky Cement, according to SPARK-Interfax. Serebryansky Cement plant was built in 2012 in the Ryazansky region by BaselCement. Russia’s SAR zones were set up last year to de-offshorise foreign holdings that are controlled by Russian citizens and have assets in Russia as part of an anti-sanctions measure. Fenest... |
Hanson UK completes GBP24m investment programme05 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsHanson UK (HeidelbergCement group) has completed the GBP24m investment programme at its Padeswood plant, near Mold, Flintshire, Wales. The project for additional grinding capacity and efficient energy use included the installation of a nearly-new vertical roller mill (VRM). The Loesche VRM, housed in a 34m-high building, started its life at a grinding plant in Bilbao. It had only 7000 operational hours on the clock. After dismantling it piece by piece, specialist contractors moved it to ... |
MPA appoints new executives05 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe UK-based Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed three new members to its executive team: Tony Jones is the organisation’s new director of health and safety, while Neal Weston will succeed Brian James as director of regions. Dr Robert McIlveen, head of public affairs, will take over from Jerry McLaughlin. Tony Jones is an experienced SHEQ specialist having worked in the security, safety, oil & gas and mineral products industries. Following 23 years in the British Armed Forces,... |