Cement News tagged under: interview
Meeting market demands04 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsSince its first appearance in the late 1980s, Spain-based Cemengal has transformed its valuable experience gained in the cement industry into innovative grinding solutions. For 2015 the company has its eyes firmly fixed on Africa and Latin America where it expects to successfully meet market requirements and grow its business further. ICR speaks with Cemengal's managing director, Dario Del Frate, about past achievements and future objectives. Dario Del Frate, managing director of Ceme... |
Breedon: from the ground up01 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsBreedon Aggregates has established itself as a successful player in the UK building materials market over a short period of time. It is the largest independent aggregates business in the UK, with downstream operations providing a range of products for a broad customer base. Keen to build on this platform, group chief executive, Simon Vivian, explains to ICR Breedon’s priorities in terms of its aggregates and ready-mixed concrete operations, the company’s approach to sustainability and ambiti... |
In search of stabilisation07 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsAfter reaching a peak in 2011, Moroccan cement demand has weakened and since 2012 initiated a slowdown that has continued through 2014. Mohamed Chaïbi, president of the Association Professionnelle des Cimentiers (APC), speaks to ICR about the current status and expected trends for the domestic market and production base. Mohamed Chaïbi, chairman of the Association Professionelle des Cimentiers, explains how the Moroccan cement industry has continued to press ahead in the face o... |
Journey of Hope23 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsLast year, Hope Construction Materials (HCM) became the first major new name in the British building materials sector for more than a decade following the purchase by Mittal Investments of former Tarmac and Lafarge assets, including the largest cement plant in the UK at Hope. As the British cement market continues to show signs of strengthening, Chris Plant, chief executive officer of HCM, talks to ICR about Mittal’s timely entry into the cement industry, the company’s performance to-date an... |
The PCA discusses the US market and the forthcoming IEEE-IAS/PCA 2014 conference06 March 2014, Published under Cement NewsAhead of the 2014 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference, ICR speaks with the PCA's Gregory M Scott, president and CEO; Rick Bohan, director of Manufacturing Technology and Ed Sullivan, group vice president and chief economist, to learn more about the outlook for North American cement markets, as well features to look forward to at next month's meeting in Washington, DC. ICR: Do you see a steady recovery for the US cement industry in 2014? PCA: The contin... |
Building a MENA strategy29 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsSince being created by Citadel Capital in 2005, ASEC Cement has embarked on a strategy of establishing a strong presence in the high-growth markets of Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Sudan and Iraq to satisfy huge demand potential in these countries. In this exclusive interview with ICR, Giorgio Bodo, chairman and CEO of ASEC Cement, Tamer Yacout, director of business development at ASEC Cement, together with Ghada Hammouda, head of corporate communications and CMO of Citadel Capital (Egypt), discuss... |
Adapt and evolve14 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsCommanding almost a 50 per cent share of the Mexican cement market, Cemex knows only too well the challenges facing the country’s cement producers. Juan Romero, president of Cemex Mexico, talks to ICR about the impact of the US economy, uncertainty surrounding the domestic construction sector, the use of alternative fuels and the steps the company is taking to maintain its leading position in the Mexican market. Juan Romero, president of Cemex Mexico ICR: How long have you wo... |
Lean, efficient and sustainable03 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (US) Inc is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components in the United States. “As a leading manufacturer and supplier of cement, we appreciate our critical role in making sustainable construction possible. Our century-long commitment is embodied in our eco-efficient products, environmentally-responsible manufacturing processes and thoughtful transportation choices,” says Filiberto Ruiz, president and CEO of Holcim (US) and Aggregate Industries US. I... |
CNBM: bringing customer value06 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsCNBM International, a subsidiary of the giant China National Building Materials Corporation (CNBM), is a prominent cement plant equipment and engineering company. The business has undertaken the construction of more than 50 turnkey cement lines to date and is now carving out a niche for itself serving projects in the Middle East and Africa. ICR met up with Mr Liao Zhang, VP of CNBM International, at its offices in Beijing, to learn more about this dynamic company. Mr Liao Zhang, VP, C... |
Sinoma: prepared for the future24 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsInternational Cement Review speaks with Mr Wu Shoufu, president of Sinoma International Engineering Co Ltd of China, about the company’s structure, its growing success in the cement industry and plans for the future. Mr Wu Shoufu, president of Sinoma International Engineering Co Ltd ICR: To the outsider, Sinoma appears to have a complex structure, with many branches and activities. Please can you outline the company structure, and the main divisions, and how they relate to ... |