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Italcementi reports a decrease in consolidated revenues and sales volumes, but net debt is also reduced thanks to management and industrial efficiency plans.
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Italcementi reports a decrease in consolidated revenues and sales volumes, but net debt is also reduced thanks to management and industrial efficiency plans.

Developing the art of storytelling is the key to Cemex’s new health and safety training programme in the UK.

Ciments Francais, part of the Italcementi group, has issued a report on its consolidated revenues as of 31 December 2013, which reflects the continued impact of the economic crisis in Western Europe and the challenge of fuel shortages in Egypt.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved a license for the establishment of Al Baha Cement Company; Saudi Cement Company’s 2013 results; latest cement and clinker statistics from the region.

Indian cement manufacturer Burnpur Cement has reported a fall in standalone net profit and sales for the quarter ended 31 December 2013.

Higher volumes in several of Cemex’s regional markets helped to drive consolidated net sales improvements in both 4Q13 and full year 2013.

US shipments of cement increased by around 4% y/y in the January – November 2013 period, but saw a slight decrease in November 2013 compared to the same month in 2012.

Ambuja Cements Ltd has reported a fall in sales and profit in its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2013.

Professional Concrete Pumping has been praised for its role in the concrete pour for the Forth Replacement Crossing South Tower in Scotland.

An alternative to conveyors for bulk materials handling in challenging surface and underground conditions is provided by Rail-Veyor® Technologies Global Inc.

In 2013, the Eurocement Group invested more than RUB257 million in its Russian subsidiary Maltsovsky Portlandcement to improve product quality and energy efficiency.

Cargotec has won a contract to supply a standard road-mobile Siwertell 10 000 S cement unloader to a Turkish customer operating in Libya.