Cement News tagged: International

Thai TPI Polene Q4 earnings below forecasts

29 January 2008, Published under Cement News

TPI Polene (TPIPL), Thailand’s third largest cement firm, said on Tuesday its fourth quarter net profit fell almost half, far below analyst forecasts.

Vietnam Quang Binh to get new cement plant

29 January 2008, Published under Cement News

The Covesco Joint Stock Company No.6 broke ground on the construction of Ang Son cement plant in Quang Ninh District in the central province of Quang Binh on Thursday.

Vicat 2007 revenue Up 2.6 per cent

29 January 2008, Published under Cement News

French building materials group Vicat SA closed 2007 with a revenue of EUR2.13bn (US$3.12bn), up by 2.6 per cent YoY, in line with the company’s expectations.

Prosperity Minerals sees FY net profit at least 20 per cent above market expectations

29 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Prosperity Minerals Holdings Ltd, a cement manufacturer and iron ore trader in China, said it expects its net profit for the year ending March 31

Cement production in Bolivia up 6.25%

Cement production in Bolivia up 6.25%

29 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Production of cement in Bolivia increased 6.25% from January to November 2007 when compared to same period in 2006,

Portland changes name to Lafarge Cement Malawi

29 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Lafarge Portland Cement Friday announced it has changed its name to Lafarge Cement Malawi migrating to the company’s global brand.

Taiwan cement firms in Mainland China expect to see bright outlook

Taiwan cement firms in Mainland China expect to see bright outlook

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Thanks to the implementation of electric power rationing, cement prices in Guangdong Province of mainland China will continue stay at a high level even after the Lunar New Year

Mangalam Cement net up 26% for Dec 2007 quarter

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Mangalam Cement reported 26.04% increase in net profit to Rs 257.45m for the quarter ended December 2007

Dalmia Cement Q3 net rises 74%

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Riding on a stable demand, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd today reported a 73.57 per cent jump in its profit after tax at

Construction of three new cement plants to kick off in Belarus this year

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

The construction of three new cement plants will kick off in Belarus this year, Construction Minister Alyaksandr Selyaznyow

Azerbaijan output reaches 1.778Mt in 2007

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Azerbaijan cement production reached 1.778Mt representing an increase of 10.6% compared with 2006.

Turkey’s Unye plans TRY 13.5m investment this year

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Cement producer Unye Cimento unveiled its investment plans, production and revenue targets for this year

Slowing demand in South Africa

28 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) said its overall results were in line with forecasts, despite slower demand in cement and Eskom's rolling power cuts.

Taiwan’s Asia Cement adds capacity in China

25 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Asia Cement Corp , Taiwan’s second largest cement producer, said it is building new plants to meet rising demand in China but has no plans to add to its capacity at home.

Thailand’s Siam Cement (SCC): 4Q07 earnings better than expected

25 January 2008, Published under Cement News

SCC announced a 4Q07 net profit of Bt5.8bn, up 23.5% YoY but down 23.5% QoQ.

Pakistan cement co earnings may rise by 89 per cent in 2Q08

25 January 2008, Published under Cement News

Earnings of the Pakistan cement sector are expected to grow by 89 per cent on YoY basis in the second half of the current fiscal