
Highlights from ACC’s 2013 results
Cement sales volumes were hit by falling demand but ACC’s cost leadership programme helped to offset lower sales and inflationary cost pressures.
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Cement sales volumes were hit by falling demand but ACC’s cost leadership programme helped to offset lower sales and inflationary cost pressures.

CoalImp is calling for the UK government to retake the lead on carbon capture and storage.

Sluggish cement demand and tough macroeconomic conditions resulted in a fall in profit for India Cements Ltd in the third quarter of the current fiscal year.

Indian cement manufacturer JP Associates posted a net loss of Rs.88.71 crore for the quarter ended 31 December 2013 as a result of high finance costs.

Raytek® has introduced new features for its CS210 process imaging system; fully integrated 3D view and refractory management database modules.

Southern Province Cement Company has ordered two LM 56.3+3 VRMs for cement grinding for its Bisha plant.

Gebr. Pfeiffer has announced two contracts for projects in North America, both with Lafarge.

Indonesia’s cement sales fell by 1% y/y in January 2014 as a result of severe flooding, which disrupted distribution networks.

The government of Aguascalientes signs agreement with BRE that will pave the way for the use of environmental building standards in the country.

Dangote argues cement quality, appoints new board members and explores opportunities in Liberia.

PPC will enter the Algerian cement market via Hodna Cement Company, which plans to construct a new 2 million tpa cement plant worth US$350 million.

Buzzi Unicem has released its preliminary results for the financial year 2013, reporting cement sales of 27.4 million t and net sales of €2.754 billion.