
Dangote Cement scores big increases in profits
Nigerian cement giant Dangote Cement has issued its interim report for the nine months ending 30 September.
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Nigerian cement giant Dangote Cement has issued its interim report for the nine months ending 30 September.

Holcim Philippines Inc. has reported promising 3Q13 figures and a rise in net income, in spite of a traditional lull in sales for the Philippine cement industry during the rainy season.

Zuari Cement’s 1 million tpa grinding plant will aid its expansion in the southern and western regions of Maharashtra.

Grasim Industries’ September quarter results show the impact of UltraTech’s falling profits.

Akhangaracement JSC and Kavkaztsement report an increase in cement production and despatch levels in January – September 2013.

Siam Cement continues to prosper in the ASEAN region, with net profit reaching THB9.8 billion.

The company’s new Iraqi subsidiary will provide basic and advanced materials testing to the concrete and asphalt industries.

The Verhnebakanskiy cement plant has added a twelfth gas engine to its onsite natural gas power plant.

Clinker production was slightly down but cement shipments were up in July 2013 according to the latest USGS data.

The cement will be tailored to the requirements of the project, including higher resistance and a reduced heat island effect.

Semen Indonesia’s 15.6% increase in sales volumes is above the national average, with growth in Indonesian cement demand running at just over 5% so far this year.

1Q14 results are in for Lucky Cement, the market leader in Pakistan. The company realised improved sales value and lower financial charges in the quarter.