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FLSmidth strengthens customer services footprint in Australia05 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth signed an agreement to acquire the two Australian service companies MIE Enterprises Pty Ltd. and Mayer Bulk Pty Ltd. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the transactions. The two acquisitions will complement FLSmidth's regional Customer Services set-up with a highly skilled workforce and full-service capabilities. The key markets of the two companies are currently the Australian and South East Asian mining industries. MIE Enterprises Pty Ltd. and Mayer Bulk Pty ... |
Lafarge Malayan Cement expects robust 2H12 demand05 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsAt Lafarge Malayan Cement’s analysts 2Q12 briefing held on Monday, the company said it expects the robust cement demand seen in the first half to continue in the second half. The company expects the healthy demand scenario to be driven by the implementation of large infrastructure projects such as the new LCCT terminal and coal power plants. Group utilisation rates remain high at 85-90 per cent, enabling management to cut back on cement exports in favour of serving the domestic market.... |
S&P lowers West China Cement corporate rating, China04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsStandard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on West China Cement Ltd. (WCC) to 'B+' from 'BB-'. The outlook is negative. The research house also lowered the issue rating on the China-based cement manufacturer's senior unsecured notes to 'B+' from 'BB-'. S&P said in a statement: “We lowered the rating to reflect our view of WCC's weakened liquidity position, given the company's low cash balance and high short-term debt. WCC's cash balance fell to CNY173m... |
Mining company looks to restart Kandos operations, Australia04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsMining company Kingsgate Consolidated has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the owners of the former Kandos cement works in an attempt to revive production. About 100 people lost their jobs when the cement works owned by Cement Australia (part of the Holcim group) stopped production last September. The New Projects Manager Simon McDonald says it is one of a few sites that will be considered. "As you know Kandos was shut down last year with the loss of quite a few jobs and s... |
Taiwan producers invest further in China04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsDespite recording a decline in first-half net profits Taiwain-based cement producers Taiwan Cement and Asia Cement, have underlined their confidence in the Chinese market by planning to invest over TWD1.8bn (US$60m) in their respective operations. Asia Cement reported 1H net profit of TWD4.088bn (US$136.27m) in net profits in the first half, with earning per share falling 30 per cent YoY to TWD1.27 (US$0.042). Meanwhile, TCC’s net profits decreased 2.5 per cent YoY to TWD$3.95bn (US$131.67... |
Indian cement capacity seen reaching 349.6Mt in FY1304 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsIndian cement production capacity is expected to rise to 349.6Mt in the current fiscal year (FY13) from 336.1Mt reached in the last fiscal. "The projected demand and capacity to be created during 2012-13 are 265.4Mt and 349.6Mt, respectively," Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said in a written reply to Parliament According to the report of the working group on cement industry for the 12th Five Year Plan, the installed capacity of cement production during... |
Teresa cement works renewable energy efforts, Philippines04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsAs part of the Lafarge group’s worldwide strategy to lower its CO2 emissions, its Philippine subsidiary Lafarge Republic Inc.'s (LRI) has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability at its Teresa Plant in Rizal by increasing energy efficiency and using more renewable energy. In search of more environment friendly solutions, the Manila Bulletin reports that LRI invested in a waste heat recovery unit. LRI is the first cement manufacturer in the country to introduce this sustainable and gre... |
FECTO Cement lease extended, Pakistan04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsFECTO Cement has obtained another 30 years’ extension to its lease. The lease agreement has been controversial since it was granted to the cement factory by former dictator, General Zia-ul-Haq. According to sources in the Capital Development Authority, the cement factory falls in a National Park Area consisting of the Margalla Hills, the Rawal Dam, and the adjoining green areas. The factory has also been causing concern due to alleged erosion of land and environmental pollution resulting in ... |
East African import concerns03 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe East Africa Cement Producers Association (EAPC) has flagged concerns over the increasing threat of imports to the region. The associaion yesterday warned that cement ports are not being subjected to the same technical standards and regulations as domestic cement, increasing the chance of sub-standard products being used in projects. “Cement is a very sensitive commodity yet the quality issues on imports are not being addressed at such a time when the number of collapsing buildings ... |
Savannah Cement begins production, Kenya03 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe 1.5Mta Savannah Cement works has started production, becoming the newest entrant into the Kenyan cement market. The Athi River-based facility is a joint-venture by Kenyan and Chinese investors. Savannah Heights owns 40 per cent while Chinese Wan-Ho and Acme Wanji own 40 and 20 per cent respectively. Speaking to the The Standard, Benson Ndeta, Savannah Cement chairman, said: “We value our partnership with the Chinese investors as they are equipped with world recognised know-how on ... |