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Votorantim Cimentos revenue jumps 18% in 1Q23

12 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Votorantim Cimentos has reported global revenue of BRL5.8bn (US$1.17bn) in the first quarter of 2023, up 18 per cent YoY. Adjusted EBITDA over the same period advanced by 85 per cent to BRL779m, with a positive impact on the EBITDA margin, which stood at 13 per cent in the 1Q23, marking an increase of four percentage points on the 1Q22. The company ended the 1Q23 with a net profit of BRL78m, reversing the BRL317m loss seen in the first quarter of 2022. Cement sales in the first three month...

FLSmidth reports 6% rise in cement revenue in 1Q23

12 May 2023, Published under Cement News

In the 1Q23 FLSmidth’s cement revenue increased by six per cent excluding currency effects, and by nine per cent excluding Russia, when compared to the 1Q22. Cement EBITA continued the positive trend and increased by 28 per cent compared to the equivalent period in 2022. The corresponding Cement EBITA margin was 4.3 per cent in the 1Q23. Consolidated group revenue increased by 27 per cent excluding currency effects, and by 39 per cent excluding Russia, compared to the 1Q22. When adjusting...

Verder Group acquires Formulaction SA

12 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Gerard Meunier, CEO of Formulaction (left) and Andries Verder, owner of the Verder Group (right) The Verder Group has acquired Formulaction SA of France. As part of the group’s Scientific Division Formulaction will be integrated into Microtrac MRB, a leading manufacturer of particle characterisation systems.  Formulaction is a recognised innovator in the field of laboratory equipment for analysing dispersion stability & shelf life, curing and drying processes and rheology....

Titan reports a robust 1Q performance

11 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Titan Cement International SA saw a “very strong start to the year” with first-quarter 2023 sales up 29.3 per cent YoY to EUR588.1m, driven by increased demand in some key markets due to mild weather conditions and good pricing performance. EBITDA saw a 131 per cent jump to EUR107.1m when compared with a low-base 1Q22. The margin expanded due to sales growth, cost performance reflecting the benefits from investment projects as well as an improved energy mix with higher alternative fuel u...

Heidelberg Materials reports strong 1Q revenue growth

10 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Heidelberg Materials announced a 13.4 per cent YoY increase in revenues (adjusted for scope of consolidation and exchange rate effects) to EUR4896m in the first quarter of 2023. During the quarter sales volumes declined as a result of the economic downturn linked to lower construction activity, especially in residential construction, due to inflation and increased financing costs. In particular, price adjustments in all group areas contributed to the revenue growth. Exchange rate effects o...

Cementir posts 1Q23 revenue of EUR414.8m

10 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Cementir ’s revenue totalled EUR414.8m in the 1Q23, up 14.5 per cent from the 1Q22. EBITDA reached EUR81.2m, a 33.8 per cent YoY advance while profit before taxes totalled EUR63.9m, a rise of 50.7 per cent when compared with the 1Q22. Meanwhile, net debt stood at EUR32.1m at 31 March 2023.  Operating costs rose by 2.8 per cent to EUR342.5m when compared to EUR333.1m in the 1Q22. The cost of raw materials rose by 5.5 per cent YoY.   Cement volumes (white and grey) totalled 2.34Mt, a f...

Irish Cement named as one of biggest polluters

09 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Irish Cement Ltd  (part of CRH ) has been named among Ireland’s biggest climate polluters, according to a report in the Irish Independent. The cement producer joins other household brands, such as Ryanair and Pfizer, with the latest records showing that a group of just 100 factories, power plants and airlines emitted around 25Mt of CO 2 in Ireland in 2022.  Irish Cement currently runs the 2.8Mta integrated Platin cement plant and the 1.2Mta integrated Limerick works. 

Italian cement production up 3% in February

05 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Cement production in Italy increased by three per cent YoY in February 2023, according to the country’s construction chamber, Federbeton. When compared with the 2015 base index production the value advanced from 66 in January to 87 in February 2023. Cement prices in February 2023 remained stable MoM at 212 when compared with the base year of 2015 (=100). Federbeton reported a 35 per cent increase when compared with February 2022.

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Grey cement imports in January 2023 advance...

Cementos Molins reports 25% YoY revenue growth in 1Q23

04 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Cementos Molins has reported revenue of EUR342m in the first quarter of 2023, up 25 per cent YoY. According to the company, sales have improved across all businesses and regions, driven by both volume and selling prices. On a like-for-like basis, revenue improved by 38 per cent. EBITDA over the same period advanced by 47 per cent YoY to EUR86m, with a strong contribution from Spain and Mexico. Like-for-like EBITDA increased by 64 per cent. Net profit in the 1Q23 came in at EUR37m, marki...

Sika completes MBCC acquisition

04 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Sika has completed its acquisition of MBCC Group. Based in Germany and formerly owned by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, MBCC Group is active in the field of construction systems and admixture systems. To close the transaction and to comply with regulatory requirements, Sika sold MBCC Group’s chemical admixtures assets in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand to the international private equity firm Cinven. The business now acquired by Sika generated sales of CHF2.1bn (U...