Cement News tagged under: international
Cemex supports Typhoon Haiyan reconstruction efforts, Philippines19 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex’s global internal fundraising campaign raised US$500,000 in donations from its employees and the company’s two-to-one matching contribution. In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Cemex launched a global internal fundraising campaign that amassed US$500,000 in donations from its worldwide employees and the company’s two-to-one matching contribution. These donations are now being used to launch reconstruction projects in some of the most affected areas of the country. “We f... |
Port-Daniel project spurs creation of advocacy group, Canada19 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe British Columbia government's recent announcement of a massive investment of public funds in a new cement plant project in Port-Daniel-Gascons has spurred the creation of an advocacy group calling for a fair and equitable competitive environment to be maintained for the cement industry in Quebec. The Regroupement pour l'équité dans l'industrie cimentière québécoise, which consists of representatives from various sectors, says it is shedding light on "the unfair and unlevel playing fiel... |
Hope Construction Materials calls for UK stimulus measures18 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsAhead of the UK Budget announcement tomorrow, the chairman of the country’s leading independent cement producer is calling on the government to stimulate demand to ensure sustainable growth. Amit Bhatia, chairman of Hope Construction Materials, told CemNet News: “I’m a firm believer in British manufacturing and think the government should seek to stimulate demand in the economy to allow UK firms to do what they do best – make things, innovate, invest and develop. “Suppliers to the constru... |
Brazilian Jan-Feb sales ahead YoY18 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsBrazilian cement sales in the first two months of 2014 increased by 8.7 per cent to 11.5Mt. Based on the number of days worked, the increase was four per cent YoY. In February 2014 alone, sales reached 5.6Mt, up 0.8 per cent compared to the year before based on the number of days worked. |
Saudi Cement to retire three kiln lines18 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsSaudi Cement Co (SCC) is to permanently cease of operations of three kiln lines Hofuf plant due to their age, higher operating costs and lower environmental efficiency. The company had restarted Lines 1, 2 and 3 at the Hofuf works at the end of last year due to rising demand and market pressures at the time. However, the decision has now been made to close these kilns and remove them from the plant site. The three kilns have a combined clinker capacity of 1325tpd. |
CIMA launches alternative fuels system, Malaysia18 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsCement Industries of Malaysia (CIMA) has installed an alternative fuels combustion system from Japan’s Taiheiyo Engineering Corp (TEC) to enable it to use tyres and biomass as a fuel source. Speaking to reporters during the ceremony to mark completion of the project, Mohd Yusri, managing director of CIMA said: "With this state-of-the-art technology by TEC in place, we can reduce energy costs through the utilisation of tyres and biomass up to a maximum of 30 per cent, while at the same time ... |
SCG Myanmar plant scheduled for 2016 completion18 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsConstruction of Siam Cement Group’s (SCG) new 2Mta plant in Myanmar is progressing well with completion is scheduled for 2016, Chana Poomee, country director of SCG in Myanmar, has said. Mr Poomee told The Nation newspaper that the project has received full support from the government and Mon State. Work currently underway includes construction of a new 20km road while the company is also repairing many roads in the state. SCG is one of a number of companies entering this high growth pote... |
Hi-Bond Cement to set up Rajasthan works, India17 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsHi-Bond Cement plans to set up a greenfield plant in the state of Rajasthan to tap the north Indian market. The company has approached the Rajasthan government with a proposal for the plant, which is expected to have an initial capacity of 3Mta, and has identified seven locations in the state, Rajan Vadalia, managing director of Hi-Bond Cement told Business Standard (India). The project cost is estimated to be INR1300 crore, 60 per cent of which the company will fund by itself and the rem... |
Asia Cement (China) seeks M&A activity, strategic alliances17 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsAsia Cement’s China subsidiary is seeking mergers and acquisition opportunities, as well as the creation of strategic alliances, to raise production capacity and boost its competitive edge. Asia Cement (China) will target cement producers in China, including small and medium-sized firms in different regions. In early January, Asia Cement and its Chinese subsidiary singed a strategic partnership with Anhui Conch and China Conch Venture Holdings to explore opportunities in sharing green te... |
Polish sales boosted by favourable weather14 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsPolish cement sales were 40 per cent higher in February 2014 than a year ago, latest data from the Polish Cement Association (SPC) shows. Sales hit 1.29Mt as favourable weather and signs of a construction recovery boosted results. Cement production went up 33.7 per cent in February compared to the respective month of last year to reach 1.14Mt. This year, cement sales are expected to reach 15-15.2Mt. (Source: Polish News Bulletin) |