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The first part of BIMCO’s December Shipping Market Overview & Outlook takes a look at macroeconomics. Peter Sands explains how slow growth, a still weak financial system, continued fiscal issues in the US and EU and a lack of consumer confidence blur the prospects of recovery.
As suppliers struggle to meet increased domestic and export demands, cement prices climb dramatically.
A new cement plant, established as a joint venture between Vicat Cement and Sagar Cement began its operations on 18 December 2012.
Mahmut C. Selekoglu, Adana Cement Inc., Turkey, discusses a new solar energy project to generate electricity at the plant.
The applications and demonstration lab will support the distributors of the company’s products as well as providing product support for existing customers.
Due to reduced building activity, Holcim has picked up the pace of its Leadership Journey.
2012 plan increases financial flexibility for the global cement manufacturer.
Loesche’s Training Centre organises one-day seminar in Germany, while new appointments are announced at Loesche India Pvt.
HeidelbergCement celebrates the international winning projects in its Quarry Life Award at a ceremony in Germany.
Pretoria Portland Cement has purchased a controlling stake in Rwanda’s Cimerwa.
Lafarge has re-established apprenticeship schemes at two of its UK plants.
FRITZ & MACZIOL’s VAS system seems to be the logistics system of choice for Holcim.