Cement News tagged under: international
Egypt cement prices rise02 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsEgypt’s cement market has witnessed an increase of EGP50/t (US$8) resulting in complaints from wholesalers. “Since before the Eid holiday, cement producers have been pressing to increase price per tonne,” cement wholesaler, Khairy El-Batrawy said. Cement wholesalers reported that they received messages from cement producers on Monday, notifying them about the increase. El-Batrawy said that cement producers are using the shortage of natural gas as an excuse to increase prices. Natural g... |
Cemex recognised for CO2 emissions performance and reporting, Latin America02 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsCemex named one of Latin America’s best companies in CO2 emissions performance and disclosure Cemex has been named by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as the best Latin American company in terms of climate change data disclosure and one of the top ten in overall carbon emissions performance. The rankings were announced during the launching of the CDP’s latest report “CDP Investor Latin America 2012”, which comprises data on the emissions of greenhouse gases from 32 major companies in Arg... |
Pakistan exports to India decline02 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement exports to India have registered a decline of 15.67 per cent in the first quarter of current fiscal year, standing at 137,742t compared to 163,340t exports in the same period of last year, said Aizaz Mansoor Sheikh Chairman Association of Pakistan Cement Manufacturers (APCMA). Exports to India have been in constant decline ever since the two countries opened their borders for liberal bilateral trade, according to industry sources. Pakistan traders blame the stringent No... |
Indian producers move forward with cartel appeal02 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsEleven Indian cement producers fined by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for cartel practices, yesterday approached the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) to challenge the findings announced earlier this year. A notice has now been issued to the CCI and the matter is listed for the next hearing on 22 November. ? The three-member COMPAT bench, headed by chairman Justice VS Sirpurkar did, however, request that now coercive action is taken against Shree Cement which was issued a ... |
Boral sees US housing recovery02 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsAustralian market conditions have remained difficult in the quarter to the end of September, though weather conditions have been somewhat better. While infrastructure investment has been strong, this has not been sufficient to offset the continued negative impact coming from the residential market. Cement pricing has been weak because of low import parity costs that reflect low bulk shipping rates and a strong Australian dollar. A review of the cement operations is currently underway to r... |
Holcim looking to build new Indonesian cement plant01 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is reportedly planning to build a cement plant in Tuban, East Java in addition to the plant it is currently constructing to capture a further portion of Indonesia's huge long-term potential for cement demand. Holcim is currently building a new plant in Tuban on the main island of Java. Slated to come on-stream in the first half of 2013, this important plant will have a capacity of 1.6Mta of cement. With the long-term prospects for the Indonesian cement sector extremely bright, t... |
New Tajikistan cement plant inaugurated01 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsA new cement plant by Suhgd Cement, situated in north Tajikistan, has been officially inaugurated in the presence of Gul Sherali, the country’s Minister of Energy and Industry. The official opening took place following two months of successful test runs. The new plant has a capacity of 100,000tpa with plans to increase volumes to 1Mta. Currently there are three small scale cement producers operating in the country with a combined active capacity of 0.53Mt. In September last year, Juaxi... |
Holcim Philippines to boost cement capacity31 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines has announced that it is planning to invest US$350m-450m in a new 2Mta cement plant to meet long term domestic market needs. Speaking at a press briefing, Holcim Philippines COO Roland van Wijnen said that the company has been in the process of increasing its capacity in line with recent strong gains in local consumption. It has begun reactivating its idle facilities beginning with its terminal in Calaca, Batangas last year and its grinding plant in Mabini will be operati... |
Ash Grove announces two company promotions, USA31 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsAsh Grove Cement Company announced promotions in its sales leadership teams, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Sunderland announced. The promotions are effective 1 January 2013. Ernie Peterson is promoted to vice president of sales - Midwest and will report to Charlie Sunderland. Peterson has been with Ash Grove 15 years, including the last five years as regional sales manager in Ash Grove’s Omaha, Neb. His direct reports include three sales offices covering six st... |
Iran six month output hits 36Mt30 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsCement production in Iran during the first six months of the current Iranian calender (beginning 20 March 2012) has reached 36Mt, Esfandiar Salarvand MD of Fars & Khuzestan Cement Company, told local press. Mr Salarvand said that Iran plans to export 12Mt of cement in the current calender year. Last month, Vajihollah Jafari deputy industry minister of Iran said that Iran plans to produce 75Mt of cement by the end of the current Iranian year (20 March 2013). According to Mehdi Ghazanfa... |