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Indonesia: Semen Baturaja plant due online in 201715 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsPresident of PT Semen Baturaja, Pamudji Rahardjo, announced that the state company would bring its second cement plant online next year. The Baturaja II plant is currently under construction with a planned production capacity of 1.85Mta. The new plant represents a IDR3.4tn (US$254.5m) investment. The funds will be raised partly (IDR1.27tn) via initial public offering, IDR1.3tn in loans and the rest put up by the company. "Currently we are facing weak demand in the country’s cement mark... |
Guatemala: Cemento Regional enters the market14 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsCemento Regional has started operating a plant in Escuintla, Guatemala, which has capacity to produce 8000 bags of cement per day with its new Cemengal Plug&Grind ® Classic grinding plant. Cemento Regional has invested US$12.2m in the construction and commissioning of the 12tph modular grinding plant, which will supply the product to its three stores in the department of Guatemala. "...Cemento Regional will start selling in its branded stores in El Naranjo, Calzada La Paz and on the ... |
Saudi Arabia: cement sales down 7%14 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsA recent report from Al Rajhi Capital Research stated that total cement sales in Saudi Arabia fell 6.8 per cent YoY to 47Mt in the first 10 months of 2016, from 50.2Mt in the same period last year. Clinker production also saw a decline, falling 1.7 per cent YoY. Total cement sector revenues declines 19 per cent YoY as a result of lower sales volume (which was down 10.5 per cent YoY) and a fall in the average realised price/t for most companies. Aggregate net income saw a significant decline ... |
UK: Holcim Belgium supports Brighton Marina project14 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Belgium has been working with Subcon Europe NV on the Brighton Marina Caisson Remediation Project by providing assistance with logistics and product deliveries. In the first phase, the scope comprises of the bulk remediation grouting on 10 caissons, part of the Brighton Marina East Breakwater. The challenge was to create a ‘floating’ concrete plant on the inside of the Marina, as there was no space on the sea wall. The transport of the aggregates could be solved using split ba... |
Laos: 5000tpd plant to be completed by 201811 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsVientiane Hongshi Saythirath Cement Co is due to begin construction on its new 5000tpd dry-process plant in Vientiane’s Hinhuep district, with completion estimated for 2018. The project represents an investment of US$300m. Vientiane Hongshi Saythirath Cement is owned by China-based Hongshi Holding Group, which holds a 70 per cent share, while Saythirath Group, Laos, commands the remaining 30 per cent. The new plant will focus its exports on Thailand, with the remainder of supply being ... |
India: Sanghi Industries INR12bn expansion09 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsSanghi Industries Ltd is planning to further develop its capacity following the 1.2Mta expansion of its plant in Kutch district. Production capacity at the Kutch plant recently rose to 4.1Mta. For the second phase of capacity augmentation, Sanghi Industries is looking to raise INR12bn (US$180.6m) to further increase capacity to 8.1Mta. The company is also seeking to establish a 15MW WHR system, expected to come online in two years. “Around [INR12bn] investment has been envisaged for the e... |
Malaysia: CMSB pledges year-round cement supply09 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsCahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMSB) has said it will be able produce a year-round reliable supply of cement following the commissioning of its third and largest plant in Mambong, Sarawak. The new plant has an estimated production capacity of 1Mta and represents a MYR190m (US$44.9m) investment. Managing Director of CMSB, Richard Curtis, said the integrated plant with adjoining clinker plant will increase the firm’s production by almost 60 per cent to 2.75Mta. Current local demand lands at aro... |
Pakistan: domestic cement sales accelerate in October08 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement industry showed mixed result of performance in October 2016. Sales of cement in the domestic market accelerated to 15.88 per cent in October 2016, but exports declined by 1.96 per cent compared. According to data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), domestic dispatches in October 2016 were 3.008Mt, registering a growth of 15.88 per cent, while the exports amounted to 0.518Mt reflecting negative growth of 1.96 per cent, compared to October 201... |
Vietnam: three new plants intensify competition08 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsIn 2016 Vietnam's cement industry has added three new production lines, bringing the total capacity to 88Mta, significantly ahead of the country's 59-60Mt cement consumption, and representing an increase of approximately six per cent compared to 2015, reports local media. The new lines of Vissai Cement Group Co Ltd and at Long Son Cement, located next to each other in the province of Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and the market launch of their products in the same time, caused further pressures in a... |
Argentinian cement demand falls 17.9% YoY in October07 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsArgentina’s cement market contracted 17.9 per cent YoY and 7.1 per cent MoM in October 2016 as 925,678t (from 1,128,015t in October 2015) of cement were delivered to domestic customers, according to the latest figures by the country’s cement association, AFCP. However, cement producers increased their export sales by 26.6 per cent YoY and 11.2 per cent MoM from 6342t to 8032t. Meanwhile, domestic production was supplemented by 5940t of imports, which fell by 50.1 per cent YoY but increase... |