LATEST CEMENT INDUSTRY NEWS

IDB supports Argentine cement company Loma Negra’s investment plan

Medium-term financing for expansion of production capacity and environmental measures to reduce emissions

European cement cartel probe could lead to UK£4bn in fines

Five major manufacturers under investigation as European Commission raids offices across the continent and face a total fine of up to UK£4bn if they are found guilty of forming an illegal cartel.

UPCOMING EVENT

Cemtech Americas

JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel
USA

Event Information

Cemtech Americas will take place in Orlando Florida over the 7th to 10th December at the sumptuous Grande Lakes Complex. Come and participate in some topical debate on the US and regional cement industries, update on latest technological advances and training opportunities and enjoy some unforgettable hospitality over this three day event.

CEMENT INDUSTRY NEWS

Malaysia: demand risk for Lafarge

A slowdown in construction activities will weaken demand for cement in the first half of next year, after registering modest growth in 2008, analysts said.

Holcim unit must pay Quebec neighbours for cement dust

St. Lawrence Cement, a subsidiary of the world’s second-biggest cement maker Holcim Ltd, must pay damages to neighbours

Yanbu Cement nine-month net profit down 20 per cent YoY

The company reported an 18.5 per cent YoY decline in the operating profit to SAR 447m in the first nine months of 2008.

Katavsky Cement contributes to economy recovering of South Ossetia

On November 20 it was announced, that Closed Joint Stock Company Katavsky cement of the Holding Eurocement group rendered charity support to peaceful citizens

India Cements seeking third bulker

Chennai-based India Cements Ltd (ICL) is said to be planning to add a third bulker of around 40,000dwt to its fleet.

Tax for imported cement returns in Russia

According to Mr Victor Kovshevny the President of Cement Suppliers and Consumers Association said that in August the Government decided to prolong the 0 per cent tax

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A Belgian, a Canadian and an Egyptian walk into a cement company...

The Lafarge ownership saga continues. Last month saw Albert Freres - Group Bruxelles Lambert - seemingly spend close to Euro 100m mopping up Lafarge shares on the French stock exchange, according to official filings, at prices ranging between Euro 70-80 per share, and in consequence now pushing up ...more

UPCOMING COURSES

Cement Manufacturing Technology Suitable for a wide range of personnel within a cement manufacturing company wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complete cement manufacturing process Starts: 12 January 2009

Cement Kiln Process Chemistry A course designed for cement manufacturers and also suppliers of specialist equipment and services relating to cement kiln chemistry. Starts: 19 January 2009

Cement Factory Quality Control A course exploring the quality control of cement manufacture, including the philosophies, testing, tools and equipment used to address quality control challenges... Starts: 26 January 2009

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FEATURED VIDEO CLIP - RUSSIAN CEMENT MARKETS

Sean Tangney gives delegates an in-depth analysis of the Russian Cement Sector at the recent Cemtech London 2008 event.

The full version of this video and many more from Cemtech conferences around the world are available to current subscribers in our video section.

TECHNICAL CEMENT FORUM | LATEST ENTRY

Drying accelerator for white portland cement

Hi there. Can anyone please help me.

I am trying to find a suitable accelerator to speed up the drying time of white portland cement. it needs to be a dry powder accelerator.

please advise.

 

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CEMENT FACTORY TENDERS

upgrade at les Ciments de Bizerte

TUNISIAN REPUBLIC
INTERNATIONAL CALL OF OFFERS PUBLICATION
N° 25/2008 INT

(UPGRADING AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY INCREASE OF BIZERTE CEMENT FACTORY)

In order to achieve its upgrading program – part two (PMN II) - the BIZERTE CEMENT company inte...more