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Europe: the story so far...24 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe first half of 2012 has continued to be difficult for European cement markets with the sovereign debt crisis casting its shadow over construction activity and poor first-quarter weather affecting a number of markets. However, with an improvement in prices being witnessed in some areas and energy costs expected to rise at a slower rate than last year, the second half of the year could prove less challenging. An overview of first-half 2012 European cement market activity Contin... |
Switzerland: beyond natural limits17 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsAs a prelude to our Cemtech Europe 2012 event to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, ICR gives an update on the local cement industry and its innovative outlook on improving all aspects of cement production. One of the most modern cement industries in Europe, Swiss cement producers continue to respond to the challenging limits of sustainable development. Holcim’s Eclépens cement plant operates with a precalciner and tertiary air system The Swiss economy is performing better than exp... |
Malaysia expands production05 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsMartin Wilkes’ presentation delivered exclusively at Cemtech Asia 2012 looked at the state of the Malaysian cement sector and its place in the overall Asian market. He also reported on developments in Sarawak where there are changes in production, the logistics of transporting cement and the improved distribution base in eastern Malaysia. CMS is upgrading its Mambong clinker plant near Kuching in east Malaysia, taking cement capacity at the plant to 0.9Mta. The Kuching and Bntulu plan... |
Brazil pumps up the volume13 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsBrazil’s cement market has blossomed in recent years. Sales exceeded 64Mt in 2011, an increase of 7.6 per cent YoY. Cement manufacturers continue to add new capacity, but the economy has begun to slow and the government has been forced to further supplement its public spending on construction. Workers take a break at Lafarge’s Arcos cement factory with the Polysius kiln pictured behind ‘Make hay while the sun shines’ is an apt phrase to describe Brazil’s cement market. Cement sa... |
Costa Rica: investors welcome?01 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsFICEM-APCAC’s cement congress and exhibition is being held in San José, Costa Rica, between 3-5 September 2012. Costa Rica’s attractive location in Central America should see a busy event and ICR provides an outlook on the country’s cement industry. Cemex’s Colorado de Abangares cement plant Little is said in terms of the cement industry in this Central American country, but recent developments have been fairly traumatic with the loss of a cement producer and the slow developmen... |
Building on a legacy23 July 2012, Published under Cement NewsWith cement consumption expected to expand rapidly in the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the local cement industry faces the challenge to meet its domestic demand. After the post-Soviet period of readjustment, Central Asia’s cement producers are building on its legacy, planning the expansion of facilities to supply home and nearby export markets. Cmpro of Russia charts the latest developments. Cement consumption in the CIS r... |
From boom to gloom04 July 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe European countries of Greece, Spain, Italy and Ireland have witnessed spectacular falls in cement demand from the highs seen in the last decade, as the eurozone sovereign debt crisis firmly takes its hold. With the future of the euro now also hanging in the balance and no immediate cement market recovery in sight, ICR assesses how deep the impact has been on these local markets and outlines measures being undertaken by local producers as they struggle against the downturn. Having ... |
Managing African cement27 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsSub-Saharan Africa has been experiencing strong growth of around 7-10 per cent CAGR in the majority of its cement markets for the past 15 years. This has led to quite a dramatic evolution of the industry on the continent resulting in new entrants coming into the market as well as increasing interest from multinationals and great development opportunities for existing players. There has been very varied success depending on the markets, the operators and a host of specifics. Industry advisor ... |
Chile targets reconstruction19 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsChile is modernising its infrastructure base, building new office and retail space and constructing homes in the wake of the 2010 earthquake and tsunami. Cement producers will expect a rise in demand as the country rebuilds and last year the industry saw a pick-up in cement sales. Valparaíso is one of Chile’s largest cities that is currently undergoing a major housing development programme and improved infrastructure construction following the events of 2010 The republic of C... |
India: hints of promise06 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe world’s second-largest cement market made a surprising U-turn in the third quarter of FY11-12. Since April 2010, the Indian cement industry has met with challenging times including consistently poor demand, low cement prices, higher input costs and lack of government measures to support growth. However, since the end of last year, the sector finally appears to have left the past behind and is regaining a high-growth trajectory. ICR takes a close look at what really caused this dramatic c... |