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February restart for flood-hit Ferriby works, UK10 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsProduction at Cemex’s South Ferriby works is set to resume in February – two months after the site was forced to close due to floods. A tidal surge on 5 December 2013 caused the River Humber to burst its banks, sending flood water throughout the village. The South Ferriby works, which stands a few hundred yards from the Humber, was one of the worse hit areas, swamped by millions of litres of water. Cemex has been committed to getting the 0.75Mta plant up and running again as soon as possi... |
Semen Indonesia: upbeat on 2014 outlook10 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsPT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the holding company for domestic producers Semen Gresik, Semen Padang and Semen Tonasa and Vietnam-based Thang Long Cement, is upbeat on its outlook for 2014 following a positive performance last year. Total group sales, including exports to the end of November reached 23.41Mt, up 14.6 per cent YoY, the company said in a statement. Exports amounted to 317,560t during the period, a staggering 335.3 per cent YoY increase on the 72,950t traded the year befor... |
Kenyan prices expected to rise10 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsA decision by Kenya's ministry of Mining to impose a levy on cement manufacturers is likely to see cement prices rise by KES10/50kg bag next week. “This new levy is a result of a negotiated settlement between the Government and cement makers for purposes of creating a level playing field between those who import finished products and those who have clinker,” said Pradeep Paurana, Chief Executive Officer, Athi River Mining (ARM) told local news. The new 1.5 per cent per tonne levy for ... |
UltraTech director elected as new CMA president10 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsMr OP Puranmalka, Ultratech Cements whole-time director, has been elected as the new president of the Cement Manufacturers' Association (CMA) of India for the 2013-14 term. Mr Puranmalka will replace MAMR Muthiah of Chettinad Cement, CMA said in a release today. JK Lakshmi Cement whole-time director, Shailendra Chouksey, has been elected as the Vice-President of the 51-year old industry body. Speaking at the CMA's 52nd AGM, Mr Puranmalka raised concerns over the lag in the industry,... |
Pakistan production costs set to increase10 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement producers fear further production costs increases after the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) has been increased from PKR50/mmbtu to PKR100. This will push up costs for those producers with gas-fed captive power plants, such as Lucky Cement, DG Khan Cement and Maple Leaf Cement Company. The Pakistan Tribune quoted Farhan Mehmood of Sherman Securities as saying that the increase could lead to an increase of cement prices by PKR10-12/bag. The tax was initially... |
Argentina reports annual consumption gains09 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption in Argentina increased by 16.1 per cent YoY in December to reach 914,964t, latest data from industry association AFCP shows. However, despite the annual increase, the December 2013 figure was 12.6 per cent lower compared to demand in November 2013. Portland cement shipments by the domestic industry (including exports) were 927,964t in December 2013, also down 12.6 per cent from November's figures, but 14.7 per cent higher YoY. |
Energy savings for Çimko Cement09 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsMobil SHC™Gear has helped Turkish cement producer Çimko Cement reduce energy consumption with its Mobil SHC Gear 320, therefore improving energy efficiency at the company's Narli works . Çimko Cement achieved the reductions both in energy consumption and in gearbox operating temperatures following a switch to the high performance gear oil, Mobil SHC™Gear said in a statement. As a result, Çimko Cement decided to use the high-performance Mobil SHC Gear in all elevator gearboxes and in the r... |
Vicem sets 2014 revenue targets09 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsVietnam Cement Industry Corporation (VICEM, the country's leading cement producer, is targeting more than VND30trn (US$1.4m) in revenue this year. To meet these goals, the company will focus on cost reduction strategies, renew production techniques, among other measures. Last year VICEM witnessed a 8.8 per cent YoY ncrease in clinker and cement output. The firm also accounted for over 16Mt out of the almost 46Mt of cement the country produced in 2013. |
New appointments at Buzzi Unicem USA09 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsDavid Nepereny has been elected as chairman of the board for Buzzi Unicem USA, effective 1 January 2014. Mr Nepereny will continue as president and CEO of the company until 30 April 2014, at which time he will relinquish this position. He has served as president and CEO for 24 years, and will continue as executive chairman. On 1 May 2014, Massimo Toso will be appointed president and CEO of Buzzi Unicem USA. At the same time, Toso will be appointed CEO of Alamo Cement Company and its... |
Swiss shipments advance 3.8% YoY08 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsSwiss cement shipments in 2013 rose by 3.8 per cent YoY, latest data from local association cemsuisse reveals. Fourth quarter sales proved to be particularly strong, rising 7.2 per cent YoY due to favourable weather conditions. Total deliveries for the year reached 4.564Mt last year compared to 4.395Mt during the year before. CEM II represented the lion’s share of sales at 85 per cent, while CEM I accounted for 13.3 per cent. A significant change was seen in distribution methods... |