Cement News tagged under: packaging
Siam Cement receives approval to set up IPO for packaging unit29 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has given Siam Cement PCL approval to go ahead with its plans for an initial public offer of its packaging unit. SCG Packaging Public Co along with its financial advisor is assessing the current situation, including that of the equity capital markets, and confidence level of both Thai and international investors, said Siam Cement. "Once the overall situation becomes clearer and more conducive, SCGP will proceed with its IPO and the listi... |
Belarusian Cement Co launches 15kg bags30 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsBelarusian Cement Co has introduced cement bags of 15kg. The new packaging option extends the product’s line, which previously was only available in 25kg bags. |
Eurocement Group to offer polypropylene packaging24 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Eurocement Group will provide customers with the opportunity to purchase ared cement in high-quality polypropylene (PP) bags as result of a strategic cooperation between Eurocement and SIBUR, one of Russia’s largest PP producers. The group is currently large-scale testing of the PP packaging under actual operating conditions, in which customers are able to evaluate the benefits of the packaging and give feedback. Their higher strength also enables their use for the collection and dispo... |
Ukrcement carries out cement quality study19 September 2018, Published under Cement NewsUkraine’s cement association, Ukrcement, has carried out a new study into the quality of cement on the consumer market. The research found that over 80 per cent of cement with incorrect labelling was counterfeit. "According to the new quality study of 50 cement bags with wrong labeling, 82 per cent of cement proved to be counterfeit, more than 50 per cent of samples had less weight than declared, 56 per cent with weaker strength were not cement at all, because they did not comply with reg... |
Ohorongo signs local packaging deal11 July 2018, Published under Cement NewsNamibia’s Ohorongo Cement has awarded the contract for the supply of 1.2m bags by the end of August to Kaptau Packaging. Kaptau Packaging is reported to be the first Namibian company to produce cement bags. Previously, Ohorongo Cement imported its bags from neighbouring South Africa. The packaging company currently produces the bags in Oshakati, where it employs 25 permanent staff. |
BillerudKorsnäs launches new dissolvable D-Sack cement packaging03 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsBillerudKorsnäs has launched its first climate-positive packaging, D-Sack, co-developed with Swiss manufacturer LafargeHolcim. D-Sack is a dissolvable sack that can be dissolved in a conventional mixer and the bio-based carbon in the paper is captured in the building itself. As a result, it helps minimise wasting cement and eliminates packing waste. It provides for a cleaner, safer and healthier workplace as well as saving time. “It is an innovation that has been produced in our sack l... |
The preference for plastic18 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsWhen using plastic packaging choosing the right bag and the corresponding technology is not easy. By Frank Goris, Arodo BVBA, Belgium. Arodo produces machines for perforated, labyrinth or sealed bags While various studies have been undertaken comparing the impact of paper and plastic bags on the environment, most of this research focusses on grocery packaging. However, the body of research was expanded when Belgian manufacturer of bag filling equipment Arodo received a request f... |
Dry mix moves18 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsFollowing a decision to expand its product range to include ready-to-use dry mix products, Australia-based Sunstate Cement required a new dry mix plant. The project was completed as a result of close cooperation between Sunstate Cement and German suppliers IBAU Hamburg and Haver & Boecker. By Christian von Ahn and Philip Warnecke, IBAU Hamburg, Germany, and Sebastian Südhoff, Haver & Boecker, Germany. Sunstate Cement’s dry mix plant in the port of Brisbane, Australia Sunstate Ce... |
Paraguay: cement price predicted to fall 15% in 201619 August 2015, Published under Cement NewsFollowing the fuel conversion at Industria Nacional de Cemento’s Villeta plant in Paraguay, its CEO, Jorge Méndez, said he expects up to a 15 per cent drop in the price of cement in 2016. The fuel project will enable the works to be fired with alternative fuels including vegetable oil and forest waste as well as oil and petcoke. This is expected to lower fuel costs by US$22m. Mr Méndez also highlighted the records in output, sales and invoicing. He said the company produced more than 5... |
Stored, packed and good to go22 June 2015, Published under Cement NewsCMS Clinker Sdn Bhd is currently building a new grinding plant adjacent to its clinker works in Mambong, in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. This third grinding plant for the CMS Group includes latest-generation storage and packing systems as it aims to satisfy growing demand requirements well into the foreseeable future. By Claudius Peters, Germany. Figure 1: CMS’ new packing and dispatch plant, supplied by Claudius Peters CMS Clinker Sdn Bhd awarded Christian Pfeiffer the EPC c... |