
Ciments Français posts fall in operating results
Ciments Français has announced deterioration in operating results, as demand falls in the wake of a worsening economic crisis.
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Ciments Français has announced deterioration in operating results, as demand falls in the wake of a worsening economic crisis.

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Ciments Français to transfer Afyon Çimento shares to CIMSA, ending its production role in Turkey .