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Opportunities in new Africa01 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsAfrica is a land of opportunity, rich in potential and certainly the next challenge for many cement producers. The sub-Saharan region is changing rapidly and the race is on to be a part of the growing market. Harpreet Duggal of Binani Cement, and former secretary of the East Africa Cement Producers Association, provides an optimistic overview of this important region. By Harpreet Duggal, Binani Cement, UAE. Lafarge Hima cement works, Uganda Africa is changing and at a very fast ... |
Russia: status and prospects17 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Russian cement industry is ranked in the world top 10 in terms of cement capacity. Amongst the BRIC nations, Russia is second only to China in terms of per capita cement consumption. In recent years, the industry has witnessed a real turning point with consumption continuing to climb and new capacity being installed. But what does the long-term future hold? By CMPro, Russia. A view of Moscow’s city centre. The capital has developed into modern and bustling city, as the many new... |
The pendulum has swung10 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsEd Sullivan, the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist and group VP, comments on the current state of the US economy and reflects on trends for the non-residential and residential housing sectors and public construction outlook. He states that a change has already begun and that pent-up public spending demand may well start to be released going forward. Ed Sullivan of the PCA gives his outlook for the US economy and cement consumption in 2013-14 The United States’ ... |
Spotlight on the Sun Belt03 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe global economic downturn hit the southern US cement markets hard but to varying degrees with new capacity additions compounding the issue. As the region begins to slowly recover, this article looks at the prospects for cement demand in light of economic fundamentals, as well as the outlook for cement utilisation rates and recent constraints on pricing. By Rob Roy, ROI Economic Consulting, USA. The South and West’s expected population growth and attractive low cost of living put th... |
China’s transition underway27 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe speed of China’s cement industry restructuring was always going to be a drawn-out affair. The scale of the market and ambitious modernisation plans of a government intent on reshaping the industry in a relatively short space of time have presented challenges, but there is no turning back and reform is well underway as the country’s legendary cement market matures. ICR looks forward to meeting delegates at the China International Cement Conference, 24-26 April 2013, Beijing Exhi... |
Taiwan: plenty of promise20 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan cement consumption has been holding relatively firm since 2010 and despite a slight dip last year, is expected to show a steady performance in the years ahead. To increase capacity utilisation rates in a country with plenty of overcapacity, local producers have exported sizeable volumes. A better construction and investment outlook also offer plenty of optimism. By Chris Pei, Taiwan Cement Manufacturers' Association. Taiwan Cement's 8Mta Guangdong Yinde plant, China In 20... |
GCC market developments11 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsGlobal Investment House (GIH) is a leading finance and investment company that has excellent first-hand information on the Middle East cement and construction markets. Focussing on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, GIH provides an up-to-date report on cement business developments ahead of the Cemtech Middle East and Africa Conference and Exhibition in February. Cement producers in the United Arab Emirates, such as Fujairah Cement (pictured) saw a rise in margins in 1Q12 an... |
Morocco: primed for growth06 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsMorocco’s cement industry is poised to become a leading manufacturing hub in North Africa. Sustained economic growth has opened opportunities for cement producers that are looking to tap into the government’s plans for new housing, sea ports and highway developments. Cemtech Middle East and Africa 2013 will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, between 10-13 February, at the Four Seasons Resort. For more information visit: www.Cemtech.com/MEA2013 Morocco’s political and economic e... |
Welcome to the new builds (3)23 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsIn this third and final part of ICR's biannual project review, we focus on new cement plant projects in Asia. Over the past year, India and Indonesia have emerged as key expansion areas for the cement industry with several further projects in Vietnam and China also being completed. PT Semen Gresik opened its new Tuban IV plant in Indonesia Azerbaijan July 2012 saw the inauguration of Holcim’s new E300m dry-process line at its Garadagh cement plant, Baku. The new 1.7Mta kiln r... |
Stepping towards sustainability16 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsSouth Africa has a strong cement industry that is now remodelled with many new plants and high standards of cement production. Cheap imports, skilled labour shortages and a lack of government funding still frustrate local producers, but research into lower emissions and more sustainable products continues. By Hanlie Turner, Cement & Concrete Institute, South Africa. The thriving metropolis of Cape Town, South Africa The Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI) has reported YoY growth ... |