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Cemex breaks ground on new line in the Philippines24 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsCemex Holdings Philippines (CHP) has broken ground on its new US$235m line at the plant of its subsidiary, Solid Cement, in Antipolo, Rizal. Upon completion, the expansion is expected to increase Solid Cement’s capacity to 3.4Mta from 1.9Mta. "The continuous investment and expansion of Cemex in the Philippines is a reflection of its profound commitment to help the Philippine government in its quest to build a stronger nation. With the expansion of our operations, we shall be able to suppo... |
Dungsam Cement reduces losses in 201824 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsBhutan’s Dungsam Cement Corp Ltd (DCCL) has reported the narrowing of its losses to BTN30m (US$430,624) in 2018 from BTN720m in the previous year. The company has attributed the improved results to an uptick in cement production from 200,000t when its plant was commissioned in 2014 to 633,000t last year. The company now aims to make its maximum profit in 2019 and eradicate its losses, according to BBS News. The company mainly supplies to the country’s hydropower projects, delivering 291,79... |
JK Lakshmi Cement shows 28% net profit growth24 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s JK Lakshmi Cement has reported a 27.8 per cent YoY rise in net profit to INR432.5m (US$6.2m) in the final quarter of FY18-19, against INR338.4m in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total income of the company increased 28.8 per cent to INR11.89bn from INR9.23bn. For the full-year period ended 31 March, the company saw a 5.2 per cent YoY fall in net profit to INR795.6m from INR839.6m. However, total income advanced 10 per cent to INR39.38bn from INR35.82bn. |
Nandana Ekanayake named new CEO of Siam City Cement (Lanka)24 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsSri Lankan cement producer Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd (SCCLL) INSEE Cement) has appointed Nandana Ekanayake as its chairman. He will also continue its current position as CEO of the company. Mr Ekanayake was the finance director and head of divestment projects at Siam City Cement (Vietnam) prior to taking up the position as CEO in Sri Lanka in March 2017. He has gained considerable experience in mergers, expansions and acquisition projects. In addition, Anuttara Panpothong and Mark Schmi... |
Titan reports 13% advance in 1Q turnover but EUR6.2m net loss23 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsGreece-based Titan Group reported a 12.5 per cent rise YoY in consolidated turnover to EUR362.7m in the first quarter of 2019 ended 31 March 2019. The company attributed the higher sales to a robust US market and growth in southeastern Europe. EBITDA was up two per cent to EUR44m as the company faced a challenging business environment in Egypt and Turkey. Titan's net result was impacted by higher depreciation charges and unfavourable foreign exchange rates, recording a EUR6m loss (1Q18: E... |
Ramco Cements sees 50% advance in net profit23 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Ramco Cements has reported a 50 per cent YoY increase in net profit to INR1.65bn (US$23.68m) for the 4QFY18-19, while revenue advanced 21 per cent to INR15.43bn. For the full fiscal year, revenue was up 12 per cent YoY at INR51.87bn. However, fluctuating cement prices and increasing fuel prices meant the company saw a nine per cent fall in profits to INR5.07bn. The company’s performance in the FY18-19 was boosted by a 19 per cent rise in cement sales to 11.12Mt, compared to 9.3Mt... |
Emami Cement receives approval for IPO23 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsEmami Cement Ltd has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an IPO, which could raise INR10bn (US$143.56m), according to the Business Standard. The IPO would consist of the fresh issuance of shares worth INR5bn and the rest offered for sale from existing promoters. "We have received Securities and Exchange Board of India approval on 15 May, and we will now finalise a roadmap in consultation with the merchant bankers," said a company source. |
Maple Leaf Cement starts up expanded grey clinker production23 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsMaple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd (MLCFL) has started production on its additional dry-process grey clinker line at its Iskanderabad site in Punjab, Pakistan, on 21 May 2019, according to the Company Secretary, Muhammad Ashraf, in a note to the Pakistani Stock Exchange. The 7300tpd line will increase the plant's clinker production capacity to 18,000tpd at an estimated project cost of PKR25bn (US$ 164.3m) . MLCFL is part of the Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group and currently operates two grey cemen... |
thyssenkrup Industrial Solutions opens new service centre in Australia23 May 2019, Published under Cement Newsthyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has opened a new service centre in Brisbane, Australia, on 14 May 2019. The new facility is ideally located to support thyssenkrupp’s customer base on Australia's east coast as well as clients in Oceania that use major logistics channels through Brisbane. “As we want to offer the best possible services to our customers, we are continuously expanding our service offerings in the regions. Through our investment in Brisbane, we make sure that also our custom... |
JSW Cement plans to double green cement capacity22 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s JSW Cement Ltd plans to double its green cement capacity over next couple of years. At present, the company produces green cement at its Salboni unit in West Bengal to cater to the demand of the eastern region. "The eastern markets in India are very important to JSW Cement’s growth story. Over the past year, we have implemented several initiatives to cater to requirements of all our customers, and the capacity expansion is testimony to our commitment to serving them better. The pr... |