CRH moves on PPC
CRH has joined the battle for control of South Africa largest cement maker, less than a month after agreeing to take over the largest independent US producer, Ash Grove Cement.
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CRH has joined the battle for control of South Africa largest cement maker, less than a month after agreeing to take over the largest independent US producer, Ash Grove Cement.
Buzzi Unicem has announced its results for the period ending 30 September 2017.
Cementir continued to reap the benefit of acquisitions made last year, announcing cement sales up 26.2% in 3Q17.
HeidelbergCement saw cement and clinker sales up 2% in 3Q17 on positive reports from all geographies except North and East Europe and Central Asia.
The Dande quarry has had to withdraw from the Quarry Life Award due to safety concerns.
Titan Group faced extreme weather in the US and challenging markets elsewhere in 3Q17, but remains positive over the year to date on US growth.
LafargeHolcim’s Asia Pacific business saw earnings fall on a like-for-like basis in 3Q17, despite a positive performance in India.
Oman Cement is continuing its programme of improvement with plans to upgrade its power plant.
An order for a 12 000 tph cement plant in North Africa has become effective, after several conditions – including receipt of the down payment by FLSmidth – were met.
Oman Cement has reported solid results for first nine months of the year, despite challenging market conditions.
Sika has opened a new production facility in Angola.
LafargeHolcim reported a solid rise in like-for-like cement sales in 3Q17, while earnings benefitted from growth in the Americas and Europe.