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Supplying the Nordic market19 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs cement consumption in the Nordic countries is comparatively low compared to its European peers, most local producers ship significant quantities of their output to overseas markets. However, domestic cement companies supplying the Norwegian, Estonian and Latvian markets saw sales pick up in 2012 and can look forward to further growth ahead. Meanwhile, in other Nordic countries, markets remained subdued last year and a recovery appears a little way off. Norwegian civil engineering a... |
North Asia: mixed fortunes05 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsA cooling-off in cement consumption growth is giving China, the largest cement producer in North Asia and the world, the chance to reassess its industry structure to ensure a sustainable future. For other markets in the region, a surge in construction investment means growing demand, and new entrants are queuing up for a piece of the action. Private sector development projects are boosting Tokyo’s cement demand North Asian international relations have endured some difficult time... |
India: feeling the heat31 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe trend witnessed in the quarterly performance of India’s cement companies during January-March 2013 indicates that the industry is still far from being out of the woods. UltraTech Cement has initiated projects in many of its Indian locations While the Competition Commission of India (CCI) barred cement companies from collecting and circulating data of cement production, consumption and prices since June 2012 following cartelisation allegations, performance data suggest that t... |
Searching for Mediterranean sun03 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Mediterranean delivered a mixed bag of results in 2012. While southern Europe (France, Greece, Italy and Spain) tightened their belts as the eurozone crisis hit home and recorded an average 21 per cent drop in cement consumption, the Egypt and Levant area fared better. The two heavyweights in the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt and Turkey, noted five and 3.8 per cent demand increases, respectively. The Maghreb countries of Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia recorded an overall 8.7 per cent... |
Indonesia to spur Asian growth24 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsCemtech Asia 2013 will welcome international cement delegates to its conference and exhibition this month in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ahead of this leading regional industry event, ICR highlights recent developments and assesses future prospects for this thriving market. PT Semen Indonesia’s Tuban IV plant is one of the first high-profile new kiln line projects in Indonesia to be completed The Republic of Indonesia consists of 17,508 islands (of which about 6000 are inhabited). The c... |
Latin American moves13 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsLatin America is a region that is witnessing increasing cement demand and renewed investment in cement plant capacity. In the second part of a Latin American round-up, CemNet looks at the latest developments in the cement markets of Mercosur associates Colombia, Chile and Peru. Cementos Yura SA has once more decided to place an order with Loesche America for a clinker/additives grinding plant which will be installed in Arequipa, Peru, at 2600m above sea level Colombia Bri... |
Latin American shake-up05 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsLatin America is providing cement manufacturers a reason to smile. Demand is increasing, gaps in supply are emerging and several new plants are being constructed across the region. Looking ahead, established players look set to expand capacity and engage in M&A deals as they seek to boost their market share and internationalise their operations. In the first of a two-part series CemNet looks at the latest developments in the cement market of the Mercosur member states – Argentina, Bolivia, B... |
Iraq can grow with security23 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith considerable growth potential in the Iraqi cement market, the government is not only keen to rehabilitate the old plants but also aims to encourage new investors to enter the country. However, the task is a difficult one because of the continued political instability, the prospects for further unrest and inadequate energy supplies. Iraq’s cement industry has potential to grow, but it is restricted by political uncertainty and a lack of energy provision Iraq is a nation that... |
India: brighter times in sight?20 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Indian cement sector continues to face a number of issues which have been heightened by weaker-than-expected demand following the monsoon season. This article brings recent developments to the forefront and explores whether an improved outlook can be anticipated. After an encouraging start to 2012, India saw a disappointing 2H performance India’s cement industry has once again hit the stumbling blocks. Despite an encouraging start to 2012, cement demand during the post-monso... |
Cement at the heart of Europe13 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsA recent study by the Boston Consulting Group for CEMBUREAU claims that the cement industry has a key role to play in helping Europe achieve its goals of developing a sustainable, resource efficient and innovative society. ICR looks at the current challenges facing the region’s cement producers and what action its policymakers can take to help them remain competitive. Putting cement at the heart of Europe: the application of green concrete at the Royal Danish Playhouse in Copenhagen, ... |