Cement News tagged: International
United Cement Company has invested $23m
United Cement Company of Nigeria (UNICEM) has invested $23m (N2.9 billion) on its plant’s upgrade, to turn round the fortunes of the firm. The company, which started production eight months ag
Marginal fall in infrastructure growth, India
There has been a marginal decline in infrastructure sector growth in November this year as compared to the same month last year. The overall growth rate came down by one per cent to reach the level of
Shui On Construction in China deal
Shui On directors are pleased to announce that on 20 December 2004, SIL, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Framework Agreement with GWL and GSL to establish a Joint Ve
Are cartels good for Pakistan?
When Pakistani Daily Times interviewed Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in October, the following question was put to him: The government has opened up business and liberalized the environment. But, regula
Holcim secures majority participation in Cemento de El Salvador
Holcim has held a 20.3 per cent participation in Cemento de El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. (CESSA) El Salvador since 1998.
Salonit Anhovo profits to rise
Cement manufacturer Salonit Anhovo, Slovenia, expects to generate SIT 12bn (EUR 50m) in sales revenue this year. While the figure is somewhat lower than SIT 12.3bn (EUR 51.3m) posted last year, net pr
Government urges Semen Gresik to build new plant
The Indonesian Government is urging the management of PT Semen Gresik Tbk to develop new cement plant as an option to conclude the dispute with Cemex Asia.
Cement demand growing strong, Thailand
For the first ten months of this year, Thai cement consumption expanded 13.9 per cent from the same period as last year.
Obajana Cement to start-up shortly
Oba-jana Cement Company, located in Kogi State, is to commence production of pure cement in May 2005.
Thai TPI Polene sees 2004 revenues up
TPI Polene PCL, Thailand’s number three cement maker, said on Tuesday it expects 2004 revenues to rise 15.8 per cent due to higher sales of cement and plastic pellets.
Oysa Cimento completes its investment , Turkey
Turkish cement company Oysa Cimento announced that its new grinding facility at the Iskenderun factory became operational as of Dec 20.
Attock cement, Best Way to set up further plants
Attock Cement and Best Way Cement companies each have announced to set up one another plant.
Hanil sells Indonesian subsidiary
Hanil Cement Co, a South Korean cement manufacturer, said Wednesday it has sold its Indonesian steelmaking subsidiary to a Chinese company for US$3m.
Cement cartel under threat
The strong cartel operating in Pakistani’s cement industry was saved Thursday from a break-up by last minute intervention on the part of the big players, industry sources said. The cartel had been th
Holcim set to start cement export to Tripura
Holcim (Bangladesh) Limited is all set to begin cement export to the eastern Indian state of Tripura this week. Holcim, Bangladesh has achieved Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certificate, the first
Qatar National Cement starts construction
The Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) has just started construction works on its project for the establishment of a third cement plant. Qatar’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khal