Cement News tagged: International
Pikalevsky Cement production halted, Russia
Pikalevsky Cement, owned by the Russian cement market leader Eurocement, has been shut since November last year.
Portland Plant plant lays off 11, Florence, US
Eleven positions fell victim to the layoff axe Tuesday at the Holcim (US) Inc Portland Plant just east of Florence,
Holcim Philippines renew partnership for affordable housing
To support the government’s affordable housing program and to help stimulate employment in these difficult times, Holcim Philippines has
Canadian cement use down slightly in 2008
Portland Cement Association Canadian reported that cement consumption declined 2.3 per cent in 2008,
Cape Girardeau cement plant to expand shipping capacity, US
An expansion at Buzzi Unicem USA will allow more cement shipments by rail and provide additional storage tracks at a new rail yard
Colombia Argos sees acquisition targets in US, Caribbean
Colombia’s largest cement company, Cementos Argos is considering buying cement and concrete plants in Latin America, the Caribbean and the US
Outlook positive for Vietnam construction industry
With work on several large infrastructure projects scheduled to begin this year, the construction and construction material industries in Vietnam are set
Asia Cement sees capex rising 25 per cent in 2009
Asia Cement, Taiwan, said it expects 2009 capital spending to rise about 25 per cent to CNY2bn, mainly for
EBRD to provide Garadagh Cement with EUR 170m loan
The EBRD is considering arranging the financing of Garadagh Cement OJSC modernisation and expansion.
Binani Group plans in Mauritius taking shape
The Binani Group has been allotted four hectares near Port Louis by the Mauritius Port Authority for
Italcementi’s Turkish profits virtually eliminated last year
Italcementi’s turnover was off by 3.8% last year to €5,775.9m, while higher energy costs and pressures on prices in some markets led to a 20.7% drop in the underlying EBITDA to €1,113.1m.
Gansu Qilianshan Cement to build new production line
Gansu Qilianshan Cement Co., Ltd. (China) today announces that it will spend CNY 454.68 million building a 3,000-ton cement precalcining production line
Holcim (New Zealand) to proceed with new plant, pending environmental ruling
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd chief executive Mr Jeremy Smith told the Environment Court Holcim hearing yesterday that he would recommend
Essroc to mothball Lawrence County plant
Essroc Cement Corp. will mothball its Lawrence County plant in May, possibly closing the factory
Sharaf Group Fujairah plant to proceed
Sharaf Group, one of UAE’s largest business conglomerates, is "reviewing" the list of projects that it will launch this year.
British Cement Association merges with Mineral Products Association
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been formed from the merger of the British Cement Association, the Quarry Products Association and