Cement News tagged under: corporate
Martin Riley new MPA Chairman04 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsMartin Riley, Senior Vice President, Tarmac, has been appointed MPA Chairman for the next two years. He succeeds Simon Vivian of the Breedon Group. Nigel Jackson, CEO of MPA, paid tribute to Simon's contribution to MPA over the last two years: "Simon is one of the industry's most experienced leaders and has invested a huge amount of time and passion into maintaining the unity of the association for the good of all members irrespective of size or the nature of their businesses. His persona... |
Tanzania Portland Cement Co posts 45.6% profit fall in 1H1701 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsTanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC), part of the HeidelbergCement group, posted a 45.6 per cent drop in first-half profit after increased competition forced down local cement prices. TPCC reported net profit of TZS12.35bn (U$5.5m), down from TZS22.71bn a year ago. The producer's revenue of TZS119bn was down 16 per cent YoY, Chairman Hakan Gurdal said in a statement. Mr Gurdal added that the decline was mainly because of the lower prices in an increasingly competitive market. Mr Gu... |
Egin to start Cameroon cement production in October01 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsCameroon-based Egin SA has signed an investment agreement with the government, under guidance of the Investment Promotion Agency (API). Project manager, Jean-Pierre Belobo, announced that the company expects to produce the first bags, marketed under the “Lion” brand, in October 2017. While news about the new XAF8.2bn (US$14.9m) factory is limited, the new works is based in Douala and is 90 per cent complete. Raw materials have been ordered. The Cameroon cement market has attracted m... |
BUA’s sees completion of new 3Mta Edo line01 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsNigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, inaugurated the 3Mta second production line at BUA’s Obu cement plant in Okpella, Edo state. “This project is a big boost to the Nigerian economy and it will provide employment opportunity for the both skilled and unskilled youths of this state and the country at large,’’ he said and added that the plant’s capacity will help consolidate the country’s self-sufficiency in cement as well as providing a significant boost to national export capacity. ... |
Emami expects to break even in FY16-1701 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based Emami Cement expects to break even by the end of FY17-18 and bank a profit by the next financial year. The company’s bottom line will be driven primarily by value and volume of sales, according to Vivek Chawla, wholetime director and CEO. Emami’s top line is forecast to expand to INR14bn-15bn (US$218.9m-234.5m) by the end of the current fiscal if sales of 3.2Mt are achieved. This sales volume represents 80 per cent of its 4Mta total installed capacity. “Usually cement compani... |
Jaiprakash Associates to sell stake in Bhilai Jaypee cement01 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsJaiprakash Associates has decided to sell its entire 74 per cent stake in Bhilai Jaypee Cement to Orient Cement for INR14,500m (US$226.6m), while raising another up to INR20,000m by issuing securities. The transaction is expected to be completed by 2017-end, the company said in a notice to shareholders for AGM to be held on 23 September 2017. The company aims to reduce its debt and fulfill its working capital requirements with this action. Bhilai Jaypee Cement owns a 1.1Mta clinker pla... |
Boral sees benefits flowing from US Headwaters acquisition31 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsBoral's turnover in its financial year to the end of June 2017 edged up by 1.8 per cent to AUD4388m (EUR2919m/US$3466m) and EBITDA improved by 11.6 per cent to AUD720m (EUR479m). The trading profit advanced by 15.6 per cent to AUD460m (EUR306m) and after a net interest charge some 20 per cent lower at AUD51m (EUR34m) the pretax profit rose by 22.1 per cent to AUD409m (EUR272m). The net attributable profit advanced by 16 per cent to AUD297m (EUR197m). Net debt at the end of June was 261 pe... |
Sinai Cement posts 1H consolidated net loss of EGP153m31 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsSinai Cement incurred consolidated net losses of EGP153.2m (US$8.7m) in 1H17, vs net profits of EGP15.4m in 1H16, the company announced in a statement to the Egyptian stock exchange. The Egyptian cement producer also posted standalone net losses of EGP155.4m in the first six months of 2017, compared with EGP14.8m in the year-ago period. |
Hanson makes two new management appointments31 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsHanson Cement UK (HeidelbergCement group) has made two senior appointments within its bulk products division, as part of strategic drive to improve customer service. Phil Matthew joins the business as field sales manager, and John Doolan has been promoted to key account manager. Both new recruits will work together to strengthen new and existing customer relationships, reporting to Mark Hickingbottom, national commercial director – bulk products. Mr Matthew was previously at AB InBev, w... |
San Miguel, Northern Cement form JV30 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsSan Miguel Corp (SMC) has formed a joint venture with Northern Cement Corp to establish a cement plant in Sison, Pangasinan, Philippines. The joint venture company will be controlled by SMC via a 70 per cent stake while the remainder of shares is owned by Northern Cement, which is owned by SMC chairman, Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. Tycoon Ramon Ang is president of both SMC and Northern Cement. “SMC and Northern Cement Corp have agreed to organize and establish a joint venture corporation for... |