Cement News tagged: International
Afghan cement shortages
While some improvements in the Afghan economy are noted, the country is still severely hampered by the need to import much of its basic services. Take cement as an example. Afghanistan imports thousan
China National Materials wins Angolan cement contract
China National Materials Co Ltd, one of the country’s leading cement equipment and engineering services providers, yesterday announced that it has signed a US$85.5 million contract with Angola-based S
Lafarge Surma Cement signs MoU with Bengal Holdings
Bangladeshi’s largest and the only integrated dry process Cement Plant Lafarge Surma Cement (LSC) Ltd recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengal Holdings Ltd at Lafarge Head office.
Use more plastic waste to bridge coal deficit
India: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has asked cement units in the country to reduce their dependence on coal and turn towards the use of plastic waste to bridge the supply gap for coal.
Khazar Cement Company to go public
A four per cent block of shares of Khazar Cement Company will be offered on the Tehran Stock Market on January 4, 2010. The block of shares equals 8,745,744 shares, the Islamic Republic of Iran News N
Davenport’s Cemex withdraws opposition
Cemex, once the largest hauler of freight on the county’s 32-mile Union Pacific railroad, has withdrawn its opposition to a new railroad company managing the line. In a letter sent to federal re
Cement makers see tough trading conditions in Europe and US markets
The world’s leading cement makers expect the coming years to be tough in Europe and the United States as rising government debt looks set to squeeze infrastructure spending, the Financial Times
Indian cement shipments buoyant in the north
The December quarter may see yet another period of strong numbers from Indian cement producers. However, a disparity between regions is likely (reports Business Line).
Vietnam has enough cement for peak season
There will not be a shortage of cement during the peak construction season prior to the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in mid-February, according to the Viet Nam Cement Association (VNCA). The total des
Tanzanian construction sector vibrant despite crunch
The construction industry in Tanzania has remained vibrant, despite the regional economic downturn. However, the Contractors Registration Board (CRB) says that the performance recorded during the year
Indian cos in North, East may post higher profits
The December quarter may see yet another period of strong numbers from Indian cement producers. However, a
Ash Grove Cement rescinds operation closure
Planned layoffs that were to affect eight workers at the Ash Grove Cement Company limestone quarry at
Heidelberg restarts Israeli unit sale after deal cancelled
HeidelbergCement is seeking a new buyer for its Israeli operations as an agreement to sell to Mashav
President attends launch of largest southern cement plant
President Nguyen Minh Triet attended an inauguration ceremony December 28 for the Fico Cement Plant
Lafarge Surma signs MoU with Bengal Holdings
Lafarge Surma Cement (LSC) Ltd recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengal
UAE companies see improvement in next 24 months
UAE cement companies yesterday said the performance in 2010 would not be anyway better than the past