Domestic cement sales rise in Colombia
According to Colombia’s DANE, cement despatches were up by 13.7% y/y in September.
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According to Colombia’s DANE, cement despatches were up by 13.7% y/y in September.
The company has recorded an almost 25% reduction in profit after tax, attributed to increased financial and ‘other’ costs.
The Builders Association of India (BAI) has called upon the state to intervene in rising cement prices, as construction projects all over the region are cut short due to high costs.
Argos’ cement sales volumes increased by 4% y/y and EBITDA by 23% y/y in January – September 2013.
The Energy Department is increasing its support of combined heat and power projects in the US in a bid to decrease both energy usage and harmful emissions.
Cement company Cemex announces a rise in net sales and operating EBITDA in 3Q13 due to a rise in demand for building materials and cement in almost all regions.
Malvern Instruments has opened a new office in Mexico City, which will offer sales support and advanced training courses.
Giorgio Bodo of ASEC Cement, Egypt, discusses the impact of the Arab Spring upon the cement industry and what can be done to contain the problems.
Giorgio Bodo of ASEC Cement, Egypt, discusses the obstacles caused by political upheaval in the MENA region, where the cement industry stands and if progress is possible. This is an abridged article, which appeared in the November 2013 issue of World Cement.
Imran Akram, IA Cement Ltd, UK, provides an update on the cement markets across the MENA region. This is an abridged article from the November 2013 issue of World Cement.
Imran Akram provides an overview of the cement markets in North Africa, and looks forward to 2014.
China, one of the largest greenhouse gas emitting nations, is conducting research into alternative fuels as a way of reducing environmental pollution. Katie Kouchakji reports in this abridged article from the November 2013 issue of World Cement.