Cement News tagged under: international
Iconic area in Mexico City renovated with Cemex concrete09 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsCemex expects to supply over 27,000m 3 of special concrete for the renovation of 15 streets in Zona Rosa, an emblematic area in Mexico City. Since Zona Rosa is located among some of Mexico City’s major streets, including Insurgentes Avenue, Paseo de la Reforma and Chapultepec Avenue, the renovation project will promote the economic development of the area and the rest of the city. Due to the area’s high vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the project posed a significant challenge for the... |
Italian producers to appeal watchdog decision08 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem, Italcementi and Cementir have been fined by the Italian Competition Authority following a probe launched in November 2015 into the existence of alleged anti-competitive practices in the domestic market. The authority's decision states that Buzzi Unicem participated in an agreement concerning the alleged co-ordination of manufacturers regarding simultaneous price increases as well as an exchange of information within the industry association AITEC and, in general, the adopti... |
Ramco Cements to increase grinding capacity08 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based Ramco Cements has embarked on an investment project to increase its grinding capacity in West Bengal and set up a new facility in Odisha. “We are doubling the capacity of grinding units in Vizag and Kolaghat (West Bengal) from 0.9Mta to 2Mta each, AV Dharmakrishnan, CEO, Ramco Cements told the business section of the Hindu (India). “Besides, we are setting up a new unit in Odisha of 0.9Mta,” he added. The proposed expansion will be completed in 18 months and the cost will me... |
Pakistan achieves monthly sales high08 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsPakistan achieved record monthly sales in July, increasing by 44 per cent YoY to 3.382Mt during the month led by robust growth in domestic demand. Data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) said local sales increased by 55 per cent YoY to 2.906Mt in July, while exports remained flat at 0.476Mt during the month. “The dispatch figures for July are most encouraging,” International News (Pakistan) quoted an APCMA’s spokesman as saying. “The industry has established... |
Sino Zimbabwe sales boosted by housing developments07 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsSino Zimbabwe Cement realised a 10 per cent YoY increase in sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 driven by housing developments across the country. Yong Wang, managing director of the local cement producer, told Business Chronicle (Zimbabwe) that the company has been facing a number of challenges including liquidity constraints and the alleged smuggling of cheap cement imports, especially from South Africa. However, he noted that “there has been progress,” mainly due to housing deve... |
Lucky Cement updates on operations at home and away04 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement has provided an update on operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as capacity expansion plans in Iraq and Pakistan, during a corporate briefing organised by Elixir Securities (Pakistan) earlier this week. Stabilising market dynamics in the DR of Congo have resulted in Lucky Cement witnessing healthy growth from its operations in the central African country. As a result, the utilisation rate is expected to improve. However cement prices (currently hovering aroun... |
Chettinad Cement receives clearance for Odisha grinding plant04 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsChettinad Cement Corp has received approval from the Odisha’s State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) to establish a grinding plant. The project will have a capacity of 2Mta and is to be located at Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex. The Government of Odisha has been actively trying to create a conducive business environment to encourage companies across the country to set up or expand their business in the eastern Indian state. |
Vassiliko Cement Works joins World Cement Association04 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association announced that Vassiliko Cement Works Ltd is the latest organisation to join its fast-growing, international membership. The recently-established association now includes a network of members and representatives that cover 26 countries. “We are delighted that Vassiliko Cement is joining our worldwide cement community,” said Norman Greig, Secretary General of the World Cement Association. “We share Vassiliko’s focus on ongoing improvement and best practice and l... |
MPA: 2Q demand for mineral products declines03 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsConstruction market demand for mineral products was lower in 2Q17 compared with the previous quarter, providing evidence of a more general slowdown in construction activity in recent months, according to the latest data and commentary from the Mineral Products Association. After three quarters of generally positive activity across MPA markets post the EU Referendum, demand for construction mineral products declined in 2Q17 compared to both the previous quarter and 2Q16. Sales of aggregates ... |
US and Puerto Rico May shipments up 8.2%03 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsPortland and blended cement shipments in the US and Puerto Rico in May 2017 reached 8.8Mt, up by about 8.2 per cent YoY, according to data presented in the latest USGS Mineral Industry Surveys publication. The leading producing states were Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and Michigan, in descending order, which together accounted for 42 per cent of the months’s total sales. The leading consuming states (Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and New York, in descending order) received about ... |