QNCC to set up a fifth cement production line
Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) has signed a letter of intent with Fives FCB for the construction of a fifth cement production line.
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Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) has signed a letter of intent with Fives FCB for the construction of a fifth cement production line.
According to Venezuelan Minister of Industry, Wilmer Barrientos, cement production grew by 12% in the country in 1Q14, as the government continues to focus on ways to improve the sector’s performance in line with domestic demand.
The joint venture partners in Vecoplan FuelTrack GmbH have undergone structural and strategic reorganisation. They will now serve the cement sector’s growing alternative fuels market as separate business units.
Together the companies offer experience and references for the re-use and recycling of bypass dust.
Taiwan Cement’s net profits have exceeded NT$10 billion for the first time in its history.
Kenya’s ARM Cement Ltd achieves 12% growth in pre-tax profits, while Bamburi Cement and Tanzania’s Tanga Cement report decreasing earnings.
Lafarge Pakistan reported a profit after tax of Rs.1.8 billion in 2013, a 21% y/y increase compared to Rs.1.48 billion in 2012.
N+P International BV will supply Cemex’s cement plants in Latvia with 500 000 t of solid recovered fuel over the next decade.
Nigeria’s BUA Cement has signed a gas sales and purchase agreement with Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) for the supply of natural gas to its Edo cement plant.
Lafarge’s Filipino division has reported a 30% increase in net profit thanks to high demand from both public and private construction projects.
In January – Feburary 2014, Eurocement Ukraine recorded a 10.7% y/y increase in cement shipments and Russia’s Akhangarancement saw a 30% y/y rise in cement production.
Saxlund International Ltd is preparing to commence construction of an alternative fuel system for the storage, transportation, weighing and injection of SWF to the two kilns at Hope Construction Material’s UK cement plant.