Holcim Philippines to restart mothballed cement production line
The Philippines is experiencing increasing demand for cement. In order to meet this demand, Holcim plans to restart the second production line of its Misamis Oriental plant.
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The Philippines is experiencing increasing demand for cement. In order to meet this demand, Holcim plans to restart the second production line of its Misamis Oriental plant.
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