LATEST CEMENT INDUSTRY NEWS

Holcim retrenches US operations with 1500 job cuts, two mill closings

An economic downturn and shrinking construction activity has taken its toll on Holcim, the world’s second-largest cement maker,

Essroc, Lafarge, St. Marys idle cement kilns

In addition to the Holcim (US) Missouri and Michigan plant closings, sharp declines in Portland cement consumption throughout the Great Lakes

UPCOMING EVENT

Cemtech Americas

JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel
USA

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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

Wholesale cement price goes up

The Commerce Commission yesterday gave the green light to Fiji Industries Limited (FIL) to increase its charges of bag and bulk cement by 15 per cent.

UAE- cementing demand

Though built on strong foundations, and with expansion plans in the pipeline, the cement industry of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) could be facing leaner times

Salvors battle to keep sinking cement carrier afloat

The Norwegian-owned, Bahamas-flagged 4556-DWT cement carrier Crete Cement

Cement despatch growth at four year low, inventory up

The 205Mt domestic cement industry which is haunted by a glut, has seen the lowest despatch growth rate in the last four years.

Cement sector facing stern challenges

Pakistan’s cement sector is currently facing stern challenges emanating from a wide spectrum of socio-economic risks including

Demand for Cement in Taiwan expected to surge in 2009

With public works projects being pushed ahead by the government, the demand for cement in Taiwan will grow 20 per cent YoY to reach

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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

Low Pressure Drop Cyclones

What is low pressure drop cyclones and why is it called ?as you find mostly drafts (Negative Pr )in cyclones and not pressure(PositivePr) in cyclones.So they should be called as low draft cyclones.
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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