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Armenian exports rise in first six months of 201316 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsArmenian cement exports have increased over the first six months of the year despite a drop in domestic output. Data from the National Statistics Service reported by ArmInfo that over the January-June 2013 period, cement production declined 3.2 per cent to 180,000t from 186,300t in the same period of the year before, while exports rose 64 per cent from 56,000t in 1H12 to 92,000t in the first half of this year. While the Armenian construction market continues to feel the effects of the ... |
Production halted at Birla Corp's Durgapur units due to east coast cyclone, India16 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsBirla Corporation said production at its Durgapur cement unit in West Bengal has been affected by the severe Cyclone Phailin that hit eastern areas of India earlier this week and the company is now working towards restoring power before operations can resume. "The operations at the company's Durgapur Cement units have been affected on account of severe 'Tornado' on October 13, 2013, which damaged local high tension line and pole structure... The production of cement can be resumed only af... |
Brazil sales edge ahead 2.3%, Jan-Sept15 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsBrazilian cement sales in the first nine months of 2013 totalled 52.4Mt, a rise of 2.3 per cent on the same period of last year, latest data from Sindicato Nacional da Indústria do Cimento shows. Third quarter sales rose by 3.8 per cent to 18.8Mt, compared to 2.8 per cent growth in the same quarter of 2012. However, this is slower than the 4.8 per cent YoY growth seen in the second quarter of 2013. Cumulative sales over the last 12 months (October 2012-September 2013) reached 69.5Mt, an... |
Fancesa to open bidding process for new plant, Bolivia15 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsBolivian cement producer Fancesa will put out its planned new cement works out to tender next year. Mirko Gardilcic, Fancesa manager, said the new works will be a split-site plant with the clinker factory in the outskirts of Sucre while the grinding unit will be built near Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The new facilities will increase Fancesa’s current production capacity by 40 per cent. The US$220m investment will be financed with accumulated funds to the tune of US$70m while the remainder... |
Lafarge confirms commitment to Indian market15 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsDespite the current slowdown on the Indian market, Lafarge has reaffirmed its commitment given the country’s huge long-term potential. In an interview with the Economic Times (ET) of India, Martin Kriegner, CEO of Lafarge India, said that even though market growth has slowed from original projections, the company aims to be “more resilient” and is not giving up on any segments. “In the short term, we balance our portfolio. India's potential is huge in infrastructure. The market is valued a... |
FLSmidth confirms Qatari project talks, contract to be finalised15 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsFollowing reports in Qatari media stating that FLSmidth has entered into an agreement with Qatari Investors Group for supply of equipment and machinery for a cement plant in Qatar, the Danish equipment supplier has confirmed negotiations are currently taking place. However, in a statement released yesterday, FLSmidth said that the order is yet to be confirmed: "If and when a contract is finalised and becomes binding, we shall immediately inform the market," the release said. |
Ketton solar power plant could see year-end start, UK15 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsA new solar power plant to be built on land owned by Hanson Cement could be up-and-running by year-end, with over a third of its power destined to supply the UK cement producer's Ketton works. Lark Energy, based in Market Deeping, has been granted planning permission to create the farm on land near Pit Lane, Ketton, local news reported. If a condition on drainage is approved by Rutland County Council, the firm will be able to start installing the 38,544 panels. Once complete, the solar... |
Semen Indonesia sees robust sales rise14 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsSemen Indonesia has announced that its sales increased to 18.5Mt in the first nine months of the year, 15.6 per cent higher than the same period of last year including a notable rise in exports. Most sales derived from holding company Semen Indonesia (9.5Mt), followed by its subsidiaries Semen Padang (5Mt) and Semen Tonasa (3.95Mt). Sales increased by 17.5, 6.6 and 24.2 per cent respectively compared to the January-September period of 2012. Semen Indonesia exported as many as 268,200t,... |
China production rises in first eight months14 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsChina's cement and clinker production totalled 1.52bnt and 888Mt in the first eight months of 2013, up 9.2 per cent and 5.2 per cent respectively from the same period of a year earlier, according to the China Cement Association. The southwestern and northwestern regions saw the fastest growth rates of 14.6 per cent and 15.4 per cent, while production in the northeast continued to decline, and production in the north remained unchanged compared with a year earlier, bucking the downward tr... |
SGC full-year revenue to be affected by flood impact14 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement Group (SCG) expects full year revenue to be slightly lower than original forecasts as flooding hits domestic sales. In an interview with the Bangkok Post, SCG’s chief executive Kan Trakhulhoon, said sales of cement and building materials have clearly witnessed a slowdown as floods spread to wider areas including the eastern area which is not usually flooded. The decline will result in slightly lower revenue for SCG as a whole, he added. The flooding in Thailand is affecting 25 ... |