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Tokyo Cement lays foundation stone for expansion project19 January 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Management of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC recently laid foundation for a factory expansion project in Trincomalee, to increase its manufacturing capacity by a further 1Mta. The project scheduled to be completed by early 2023 will bring Tokyo Cement Group’s total installed capacity to 4Mta, firmly establishing the Company’s position as the largest manufacturer of cement in Sri Lanka. The new expansion project at the Tokyo Cement Factory in Trincomalee reflects the company’s r... |
Oman Cement Co opens tenders for kiln line No 411 January 2022, Published under Cement NewsOman Cement Company (OCC) has floated a tender for the construction of its fourth cement production line in the sultanate of Oman and to upgrade its third kiln line. The fourth line will have a clinker capacity of 10,000tpd, whereas the third line will be upgraded from 4000 to 5000tpd of clinker production. Salem Abdullah Al Hajri, CEO of OCC, said, "This tender has been floated for local companies operating in the Sultanate of Oman as part of OCC’s interest in enhancing the added... |
Savannah Cement has overcome its clinker shortage difficulties07 January 2022, Published under Cement NewsSavannah Cement managers have denied that the company is facing financial problems, saying a shortage of clinker had slowed down production for the Kenyan cement producer in the 3Q21. In an exclusive interview with Nation Africa, Mr Shivina said the company is financially stable. He said the company relies on imported clinker for cement production, but supply was disrupted in 2021 due to a shortage of vessels as the global economy suffered from a COVID-19-related supply chain backlog.... |
Thatta Cement Co increases Sindh’s capacity10 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsThatta Cement Co Ltd has completed its increases in clinker and cement capacities at its plant in Makli, Thatta district, Sindh province, Pakistan. The company shared this update with the Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd about important material information earlier this week. The company has completed in-house modifications and improvements in the processes of the existing plant. Its technical team has completed the trials and testing process. Due to earlier changes and improvements, the ... |
Flying Cement Co slates expansion to complete in 3QFY2218 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsFlying Cement Co Ltd (FCC) announced that its plant expansion in Mangowal, Kushab district of Pakistan's Punjab province is due to come online in the 3QFY22. The cement plant has an existing clinker production capacity of 4000tpd (Line I) and the company's Line II project will add a further 7700tpd to take total clinker production capacity to 11,700tpd. Out of the PKR10.2bn (US$64.8m) total projected cost for the expansion, FCC has already incurred PKR7bn. Taking into account the plant's ... |
Holcim Argentina inaugurates US$120m new line20 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina has inaugurated a new line at its Malagueño plant in Cordoba, following an investment of around US$120m. The project included the construction of a new kiln line, a state-of-the-art vertical roller mill and a dispatch centre. The new clinker production line will increase capacity by 512,000tpa or 45 per cent. The new mill also adds an additional 630,000t, taking total plant capacity to 4.7Mta. "The new line is a big bet on the domestic market and responds to the growing n... |
Cemex plans expansion of Puerto de San José plant26 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsCemex SA plans to invest close to US$16m in the expansion of its cement plant in Puerto de San José, department of Escuintla, Guatemala. Cemex Guatemala has submitted the environmental impact study (EIA) to the Ministry of Environment to develop the project called "Arizona plant capacity expansion". The project will be developed on a section of land within the company's facilities, which has a 1633m 2 occupancy area, a construction area of 1325m 2 and a land area of 51,764m 2 , represe... |
Cemex Maceo plant has environmental licence modified17 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe Regional Autonomous Corporation of Antioquia has notified Cemex Colombia that the modification of the environmental licence of the Maceo plant in Antioquia has been approved. This will allow the extraction of 990,000t of materials (clay and limestone) and the production of up to 1.5Mta of cement. This authorisation will enable the possibility of starting operations, the construction of the access road to the plant, the completion of pending actions of the project and the commissioning o... |
Lehigh Hanson's US$600m expansion project resumes08 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsLehigh Cement Company completed construction of a concrete slipform silo as part of resuming its US$600m expasnion project at the Mitchell plant in Texas, USA. Lehigh broke ground on the project in October of 2019 and began preparing the site for the large project. However, COVID-19 delayed the company’s progress with the project. Now the project has resumed with the construction of the 160ft concrete slipform silo. Tracy Crowther, plant manager Lehigh Mitchell plant, explains ... |
Cemex Philippines' US$235m project reaches milestone20 January 2021, Published under Cement NewsCemex Philippines' US$235m project has reached a milestone as the company has lifted the rotary kiln into place for its new line. Upon completion, the 1.5Mta expansion at Solid Cement will raise capacity to 3.4Mta. "This milestone demonstrates our full commitment to the development of the country and brings us closer to further strengthening our position in providing the infrastructure and building needs for economic development," said Ignacio Mijares, CEO and president, Cemex Holdings Ph... |