
New Cheung Kong cement plant in Yunfu is fully operational
A new cement plant in Yunfu city, Guangdong, is reported to be in full operation, producing between 4500 and 5000 tpd of clinker.
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A new cement plant in Yunfu city, Guangdong, is reported to be in full operation, producing between 4500 and 5000 tpd of clinker.

South Africa’s PPC successfully acquires a 69.3% stake in Safika Cement Holdings.

JSW Steel’s acquisition of Heidelberg’s grinding plant in Raigad, Maharashtra, has received Competition Commission approval.

The construction industry in the UK saw strong growth in October 2013; however, future growth will rely on increased employment and training of young people.

Mbeya Cement Tanzania has introduced a new bag filter that significantly reduces stack emissions, in order to meet national and international standards.

Bloomberg is reporting that the owners of Texas Industries Inc. are considering a sale.

The State Pollution Control Board of Himachal Pradesh has proposed that polythene bags be used as an alternative fuel in cement plants.

Plans for two port terminals in Auckland and Timaru are in the works, as Holcim New Zealand sets out to increase imports of bulk cement.

Proposed changes to the National Building Code of Canada that would allow wooden buildings to increase to a maximum height of six storeys are being fought by the Cement Association, which claims they will increase the risk of fire.

Sinoma and CITIC Heavy Industries have each signed contracts this week, boosting their presence in the emerging markets.

Mark Chellew has announced his plans to retire as CEO of the Australian cement company in May next year.

Companhia Vale do Ribeira plans to establish a 1 million tpa cement plant in the state of Paraná.