UK construction news: output in July 2014
UK firms comment on the ONS statistics for output in the construction industry in July 2014 and new orders in 2Q14.
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UK firms comment on the ONS statistics for output in the construction industry in July 2014 and new orders in 2Q14.
Raysut Cement has signed a joint venture agreement with Barwaaquo Cement for the construction of a new packaging and distribution terminal at Berbera port.
The company is in the final stages of a 3600 tpd cement plant in Benin, having commissioned the kiln this summer.
Christian Pfeiffer has contracted Siemens to supply the integrated drive system and automation technology for the plant expansion on the island of Borneo.
The Argos Group, which owns Cementos Argos, raised 1 trillion pesos in a bond sale this week. The group is reportedly interested in expanding its cement business in Brazil and Mexico.
Cement sales volumes increased from 3.5 million t to 4.66 million t in August 2014 thanks to increased demand and more working days.
UK construction output remained flat in July 2014 compared with June 2014, but increased by 2.6% y/y, according to the latest ONS data.
Eurocement’s Lipetskcement participated in the environmental cleanup campaign Green Russia on 29 – 30 August 2014.
New data from Barbour ABI shows that over £7 billion of planned construction works could be in jeopardy if Scotland votes to leave the UK.
Sagar Cements is reportedly planning to purchase BMM Group’s cement business, which would increase the company’s production capacity to around 3.75 million tpa.
Vermont's Cross Street Bridge relies on enhanced productivity and accelerated production provided by high-early-strength Lafarge Type III cement.
Porvair is able to offer the powder handling industry one of the largest ranges of fluidisation technologies available from any single manufacturer.