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Vietnam's cement and clinker consumption rises in 9M1717 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe total consumption of cement and clinker from Vietnam cement producers grew six per cent to 59.27Mt in the first nine months of this year, reports the Ministry of Construction. Consumption in the domestic market was estimated at 45.28Mt, four per cent higher than the same period last year, including 18.9Mt sold by the Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation. The cement industry also exported about 13.99Mt, nearly completing the milestone annual export target of 14-15Mt, despite fierce c... |
Cemex, Holcim, Cementos Argos face cartel allegations in Colombia16 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsCemex, Holcim and Cementos Argos have 20 days to respond to allegations of cartelisation in the Colombia’s cement market. If the evidence against the companies is found conclusive, they could be subject to fines of up to COP70bn (US$23.9m) per infraction. The investigation started in August 2013 when the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) opened an investigation and formulated a statement of objections against Cementos Argos, Cemex, Holcim, Cementos Tequendama, Cementos San Ma... |
Building materials price rise sees 8% reduction in Mexican public works16 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe increase in prices of building materials including cement is leading to a reduction of at least eight per cent in infrastructure works planned by Mexico’s Infrastructure Secretariat for next year, according to Ricardo Martînez Terrazas of the Secretriat. However, he said it has a minor impact as it mainly affects the construction of roads with hydraulic cement. “It is only a minor impact on road infrastructure as the key input is asphalt and we have not had any important increases, but... |
Pakistan Prime Minster Abbasi inaugurates PIBTL terminal at Port Qasim16 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has inaugurated Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art mechanised, coal, clinker and cement bulk cargo handling terminal, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Ltd (PIBTL), at Port Qasim, 55km from Karachi. Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has appreciated Captain Haleem Siddiqui, chairman of Marine Group of Companies, and his team for making the much-needed investment in a sector crucial for national development and added: "It is also all ... |
Dominican Republic cement production tops 2.6Mt in 1H1712 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn the first half of 2017 cement production in the Dominican Republic reached 2,612,099t, according to data released by the Dominican Central Bank. From January to June of this year, domestic sales volumes increased by 5.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2016 while cement exports accounted for nearly 18 per cent of production, exceeding US$654.8m, more than US$58.6m, in the 1H16. Sales of cement exported to Haiti amounted to US$543,108m from January to July 2017. In 2015 th... |
Kenyan cement factories cut production back to 4.2Mt12 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsCement plants in Kenya have reduced production by seven per cent to 4.2Mt in the year to August, down from 4.5Mt. The cutbacks came amid decreases in cement consumption, data from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows. The deepest cut was experienced in August when Kenya held its general election, underlining the effects of election fever on the economy. The reduction came in response to a cooling demand after consumption dropped 6.4 per cent to 2.9Mt in the first half of... |
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal set for launch11 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsEverything is set for the formal inauguration of Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art mechanised coal, clinker and cement bulk cargo terminal, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal, located at Port Qasim near Karachi on 14 October. The country's Federal Minister for Port and Shipping, Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, and other top government officials are expected to take part in the inauguration. The terminal had commenced its hot commissioning to become fully operational earlier this year and a... |
TÇMB's 14th International Technical Seminar attracts over 600 delegates10 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe 14th of the International Technical Seminar and Exhibition organised biennially by Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association (TÇMB) since 1987, in which the latest developments in cement technology are shared, was successfully held this year with 605 participants in Antalya on 10-13 October 2017. A wide range of industry-related subjects were covered, including alternative fuel and raw material utilisation, energy optimisation and use of renewable energy. Some 22 companies participat... |
PCA updates US annual cement consumption forecast06 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsPortland Cement Association's (PCA) Market Intelligence Group has forecast annual cement consumption to climb in the USA by 2.6 per cent during 2017 and 2.8 per cent in 2018. The updated forecast adjusts downward PCA projections released earlier this year. Bad weather and lower than anticipated budgets for the public construction sector are among the factors that have prompted the adoption of a more modest growth outlook. "Once infrastructure and tax reform initiatives take hold and aff... |
Swiss Cement distribution falls by 2.7% in 3Q1706 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsDeliveries of Swiss cement in the 3Q17 saw a slight decrease in shipments of 2.7 per cent compared with the same period last year. Compared with the 2Q17, sales were down further at -4.7 per cent. At the end of September, total YtD shipments were down by 3.5 per cent compared to the previous year. |