KHD wins an order for a 5000 tpd production line in Brazil
Humboldt Wedag Inc., a subsidiary of KHD Humboldt Wedag, has received an order from Cimentos Liz S.A. for a new 5000 tpd kiln line in Brazil.
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Humboldt Wedag Inc., a subsidiary of KHD Humboldt Wedag, has received an order from Cimentos Liz S.A. for a new 5000 tpd kiln line in Brazil.
Analysts continue to predict a negative outlook for the Indian cement industry, as demand-supply glut continues. Meanwhile, mining has been suspended in Chittorgarh and the Ministry of Environment and Forests has reported that action is being taken against plants that are not complying with emissions standards.
As reported last week, Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a huge cement shortage, currently estimated at 1 million bags per month. Now, local companies are planning to increase ready-mix facilities and expand cement production capacity.
The BPI predicts that Mozambique’s cement production capacity could triple by 2013, as the industry plays an increasingly important role in the country’s economy. Meanwhile, Nigeria is to set up a Cement Technology Institute in an attempt to position the country as a net exporter of cement.
Iran’s President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has announced that the country has joined the ranks of the world’s major cement exporters with the inauguration of new capacity.
Votorantim Participacoes S.A. has released its 1H 2011 results.
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Reliance has placed orders with Loesche for two projects in India, comprising four mills altogether.
The cement shortage in Sri Lanka continues, as price controls limit supplies and threaten the island's construction sector.
Paul Maxwell-Cook looks at how waste heat recovery projects have taken off in the cement industry.
The German company has over the past couple of months secured global orders from Denmark, Ghana and Saudi Arabia.
The Swiss cement giant has reported that its 2011 profit may not grow after a decline in Q2 earnings due to slow demand in the US and higher raw material costs.