CRH reportedly interested in Lafarge-Holcim assets
Reuters is reporting that CRH is exploring the possibility of acquiring all the assets being sold as part of the Holcim-Lafarge merger.
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Reuters is reporting that CRH is exploring the possibility of acquiring all the assets being sold as part of the Holcim-Lafarge merger.
Bruno Roux has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Canada’s Eastern Canada business unit.
Shree Cement Ltd has signed a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd for the acquisition of a 1.5 million tpa cement plant in Panipat.
Lafarge will sell its 47% minority stake in its Mexican cement joint venture with Elementia.
Taking customer input into account, the Wheel Excavators have been redesigned for add performance, operator convenience and lower costs.
As part of the VIII Comisión Mixta Venezuela-Irán, a delegation of Iranian and Venezuelan officials toured the 1 million tpa Cerro Azul plant, which is due to come onstream later this year.
The cement company has reported its financial results for the first half of this year, which reflect the challenging economic conditions presently being felt in Zimbabwe.
The IFC has signed an agreement with FICEM to encourage the adoption of clean technologies in Latin America’s cement industry and support the development of sustainable cities.
A new power plant is to be integrated with Lafarge’s existing 90 MW dual-fuel power plant in Ogun State, adding 220 MW capacity.
Barbour ABI’s latest Economic & Construction Market Review revealed that commercial construction soared by 95.8% y/y in August 2014.
Round-up of some of this week’s key news stories from the global cement industry, from cement consumption statistics to road safety and plant investments.
A new report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate found that governments and businesses could improve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions.