Cement News tagged under: international
Turkish Baticim Builds US$57,000 computer lab for Aegean University25 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsTurkish cement, clinker and ready mix concrete producer Bati Cimento (Baticim) has built a 85bn Turkish lira (US$57,000/47,000 euro) computer laboratory for the Aegean University High School in Izmir, western Turkey, it was reported. The company said in a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB) that the laboratory is equipped with 41 computers and necessary equipment. Baticim posted a net loss of 884.1bn lira (US$594,000/492,000 euro) for ... |
Calls on US to lift cement tariff24 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsA June 9 "Flash Report" from the Portland Cement Association found "tight supplies" in all or parts of 23 states. Many of the states not yet reporting problems are on the northern border, where the foundation-pouring and road-paving season has only recently begun. Thus, shortages could rapidly spread to these states as well. U.S. cement mills are operating at full capacity, significant expansion is years away, and there are few, if any, ships available to bring cement from foreign sources. ... |
Cement consumption grows nine per cent, Kenya24 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption in the domestic market has recorded remarkable growth giving indication of increased activity in the building and construction sector. According to the Central Bank of Kenya’s monthly economic review, consumption increased by 9.1 per cent during the first four months of the year 2004 and is expected to rise higher as Government spending picks up. The growth was two per cent higher than 6.8 per cent rate that was realised in the first four months of 2003. "Performa... |
Construction of new plant can begin by year-end, Azerbaijan24 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsConstruction of a new cement plant can begin in Azerbaijan before the end of this year and it will take two to two years and a half to build it, Minister for Economic Development Farhad Aliyev told reporters. Construction of a new cement plant is considered as the chief way to overcome market monopolisation and beat down the price of cement in the country. ’The abundance of the goods is one of the most important factors keeping prices from rising. There should be so much of it that the d... |
May domestic sales rise, Peru24 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsPeru’s domestic cement sales increased 3.6 per cent month-on-month to 303,613t in May 2004, the National Association of Cement Makers (Asocem) has said. May 2004 Peru’s overall cement sales, including exports, fell 1.5 per cent YoY to 340,113t. Six Peruvian cement companies supplied the local market over the period. Cementos Lima registered the largest market share of 44 pct in May 2004, followed by Cemento Andino with 21 pct, Cementos Pacasmayo with 18 per cent, Cemento Yura with 12 ... |
Pricing panel formed, UAE24 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsA joint committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, UAE Contractors Association (UCA), cement manufacturers and concrete retailers has been formed to enforce compliance on cement prices by all, according to a press release issued by the UCA. The formation of the committee followed a meeting held by the UCA with representatives of cement factories and concrete retailers, according to a report in Gulf News. The panel will set a proper mechanism to make all... |
Growth in cement demand noted23 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsContinued growth in South African cement demand from rising levels of infrastructural spending and buoyant housing construction prompted by lower interest rates helped Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) to a 33 per cent increase in headline earnings per share to 587.7 cents in the six months to March 2004. In view of the company’s strong cash position, and current low level of capital expenditure, PPC has declared an interim dividend of 220 cents. On prospects, the Directors noted: The current... |
Mexico anti-dumping23 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsIn response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on gray portland cement and clinker from Mexico. The review covers exports of subject merchandise to the United States during the period August 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003, and one firm, Cemex and its affiliate, GCC Cemento. The Department has preliminarily determined that sales were made below normal value during the period of review. |
Cement scarcity in Monrovia23 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsThe local Leocem Cement manufacturing Company has warned that distributors who hoard or profiteer in the sale of cement will lose their contracts. Speaking to Journalists at the company’s office at Cline Town, East of Freetown on Friday, the general manager Arne B. Johansen said despite the set backs they faced due to instability over the past years, they have been able to recuperate and effectively serve the nation. He added that they also faced constraints currently but yet still they hav... |
Savinsky increases output23 June 2004, Published under Cement NewsFrom January through May 2004, the Russian Savinsky cement works, part of Eurocement, made 270,000t of cement, a 20 per cent boost year-on-year. The factory made 62,000t of packaged products, a 32.5 per cent boost Y/Y. Last year the factory made 700,000t of cement, a 41 per cent boost Y/Y, including over 138,000t of packaged products, a more than 40 per cent boost Y/Y. The factory, which has a projected annual capacity of 1.3Mt, targets a 1m tonne output this year. |