Cement News tagged: International
Kenya: Concrete roads could cause cement shortage
There is growing concern in the construction industry in East Africa that the adoption of cement in road construction will lead to shortages and price hikes.
Unique floating cement factory docks in Qatar
A group of Qatari businessmen have found a unique solution to meet the severe shortfall of cement in the local market. They have brought in a floating cement factory which is now docked in the Mesaiee
Gahna: Court discharges General Manager of Diamond Cement
A Dzodze District Magistrate Court on Tuesday discharged Mr Chitti Babu, General Manager of Diamond Cement Ghana Limited (DCGL), who has been charged with three counts of
Lafarge adds weight to cement expansion
In another vote of confidence underscoring the bullish forecast for economic growth, Lafarge yesterday became the third of SA’s four large cement makers to announce a major
Softwood, cement: Beacons of NAFTA’s failure
The United States slaps punishing tariffs on imports of a vital building material, driving up the price and creating sporadic shortages in the midst of a housing boom. But after years of
Holcim Hungaria capacity likely to be increased
Holcim Hungaria Cementipari Rt, the Hungarian subsidiary of Swiss cement group Holcim, is one of the group’s three subsidiaries among which Holcim will choose one to enlarge its capacity, it was
Holcim cements financial ties with Ambuja cement
With its own shareholding in Ambuja Cement Eastern (ACEL) well past the controlling 50 per cent mark, Swiss cement maker Holcim has for the first time consolidated the financials of its Indian subsidi
Senate proposes cement futures market to resolve price war, Colombia
Cemento Andino recently launched legal action against Holcim, Cemex and Argos, accusing them of selling their products at artificially low prices to damage competitors and eventually enable them to bu
Cement companies may cash in on export boom
Cement companies that have milked gains from the current rosy export scenario may have to make all the hay they can while the sun still shines.
Cement producers appeal SC decision
The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines has asked the Supreme Court to look into its final decision last month declaring the safeguard measures against imported gray Portland cement il
Firm warns of slump; as cement profits fall
The mainland’s cement sector should brace for a slump in the next two years in the wake of anti-inflation measures, China Resources Cement Holdings says.
YTL Cement buys Singapore rival
YTL Cement Bhd, a cement producer that is a unit of YTL Corp Bhd, has agreed to buy a fifth of Singapore rival Jurong Cement Ltd (JCL) as it seeks to grow its business abroad.
Italian Italcementi Mulls Asia Expansion - Chairman
Italian cement producer and distributor Italcementi is studying expansion in Asia, the company’s chairman Giampiero Pesenti said.
Romania Buys 49% of Thermo Eco Rec
Holcim Romania, a unit of Swiss cement company Holcim Ltd, has bought a 49 per cent stake in the local waste recycling company Thermo Eco Rec from Austrian company REP die Recycling und Entsorgungs Pr
Shiva Cement gets nod for debt revamp plan
The Rourkela-based Shiva Cement Ltd has received in-principle approval for its debt restructuring plan from its consortium leader, IFCI Ltd. The other lenders ICICI Bank, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda
Binani to sell 25% of cement arm to investor
Binani Industries Ltd. said on Friday it would sell 25 per cent in subsidiary Binani Cement Ltd to a foreign investor and swap up to 50 per cent of its own shares for a holding in Binani Cement and Bi