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Tamilnadu Cements to build new grinding unit04 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsTamilnadu Cements has revealed plans to build a new grinding plant at Alangulam, in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, India. The new unit, which will cost US$5.23m, will serve the nearby Arasu cement plant, according to The Hindu newspaper. With construction expected to take 10 months, the new facility will double capacity from 0.28Mta to 0.56Mta, helping to meet huge demand in the southern districts and boosting production of Tamilnadu Cement's Valimai brand, which the company has sold ... |
Three new US states approve use of PLC04 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsThree new state Departments of Transportation in the USA have approved the use of Portland-limestone cement (PLC). The addition of Maryland, Arizona and Vermont means that a total of 44 states now accept PLC, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). Designed for the same uses at traditional Portland cements, PLC has been gaining in popularity for transportation and other concrete applications since late 2020. According to PR Newswire, since it was introduced in the US, more tha... |
Hearing postponed for those arrested in Cruz Azul confrontation04 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe 10 people arrested for the confrontation at the Cruz Azul cement plant in Hidalgo, Mexico, on 27 April remain in custody after the lawyers of the accused obtained a postponement following two hearings to hear the case file. According to sources from the Hidalgo Attorney General's Office, one week after the events in which eight people were killed, the operation to search for more suspects in the attack on the cement plant continues, CE Noticias Financieras reported. The Hidalgo pro... |
Fitch: Colombia's positive cement cycle partially mitigates inflationary impacts04 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsFitch Ratings has said Colombian cement companies face a challenging operating environment as rising commodity and energy prices, global supply chain disruptions and political uncertainty pressure their cost structures. Since 2021, the companies have benefited from the recovery in demand, marked by construction of housing and infrastructure projects in the main markets where they operate. The rating's agency notes that sound volumes should sustain revenue growth, even though at lower pace, a... |
Holcim buys six quarries from FAMY Group03 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has acquired six quarries from the FAMY Group, a major player in the aggregates sector in eastern France. The quarries currently serve the metropolitan areas of Dijon, Lyon and Geneva (Switzerland), accelerating Holcim’s expansion into the growing Rhône-Alpes region. Miljan Gutovic, regional head for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Holcim, said, “This acquisition expands our footprint in the highly attractive Rhône-Alpes region, confirming our ambition to revitalise key u... |
Authorities investigate aggression at Cruz Azul plant02 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsAuthorities in the State of Hidalgo and the Cruz Azul Cooperative are investigating an incident at the Cruz Azul cement plant in Mexico on April 27, 2022, which left eight people dead. The Hidalgo prosecutor, Alejandro Habib, said that of the 10 people arrested for the confrontation at the plant, most came from municipalities of the State of Mexico, reportedly sent to take control of the plant by force. Those arrested following the confrontation are from Tlapacoya, Nezahualcóotl, Tecáac, ... |
Cement Hranice sees 4% uptick in net profit in 202125 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsCzech cement producer Cement Hranice , owned by Dyckerhoff AG, increased its sales by 13.4 per cent to CZK2.037bn (US$89.8m) in 2021 when compared with sales posted in 2020. The company’s net profit advanced by four per cent YoY to CZK585.7m. "The past year was marked by increased demand for cement sales. Especially at the end of the year, we were forced to reduce our clinker and cement stocks to the lowest possible level, but we still had to slightly reduce deliveries to our customers," a... |
Vietnamese market expands 25% in March22 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsTotal cement deliveries in Vietnam reached 7,110,132t in March, representing a YoY increase of 25 per cent and a MoM advance of 101 per cent, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, 2,576,950 was supplied by VICEM, which saw its domestic sales increased by 31 per cent YoY and by 130 per cent MoM. Other VNCA members reported a 12 per cent YoY and 118 per cent MoM rise to 1,743,182t while non-affiliated cement producers posted a 30 per cent YoY and 72 per ... |
Spanish cement consumption drops by 16% in March22 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption fell by 15.5 per cent in March, to 1,164,416t, according to Oficemen, Spain's cement association. This figure represents a loss of 213,479t compared to the same month last year, largely due to the transport strike, with a heterogeneous incidence throughout the national territory, said the association. “The situation resulting from the stoppage of transport has already been corrected in our industry and, currently, the supply chain to and from our factories is operati... |
Serbian cement industry faces fuel challenge22 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsSerbia’s cement industry is being considerably impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war as the sector depends on high-calorie coal imports from both Russia and Ukraine for more than 50 per cent of its fuel requirement. Moreover, the alternative fuels used by the industry are insufficient to safeguard business continuity, particularly in the currently expanding market. The supply chains from Russia and Ukraine have almost stopped, presenting a serious challenge to the industry, according to Associ... |