
Positive sales in Central Europe but prices lower
Buzzi Unicem achieved growth in cement and clinker sales in Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in 2016, slightly offset by lower average selling prices.
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Buzzi Unicem achieved growth in cement and clinker sales in Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in 2016, slightly offset by lower average selling prices.

Capacity utilisation in Pakistan’s cement sector hit 90.88% as demand for the building material continued to boom.

BillerudKorsnas has issued SEK1 700 million in bonds.

Holcim Aggregati Calcestruzzi and Colabeton to merger concrete businesses in north Italy.

Terex Corporation has announced its intention to sell the shares outstanding of Konecranes.

Doug Palmore has been awarded the NSSGA’s Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award.

Votorantim Cimentos has inaugurated a new plant in Bolivia.

Siwertell has received an order for a road-mobile shipunloader for unloading cement at a rated capacity of 300 tph.

Hanson Cement’s Ketton cement plant recently replaced two ESPs under the supervision of general contractor, Fairport Engineering.

Construction is on track for completion in 2Q17 at Pakistan’s first dry bulk terminal, with equipment onsite and in the process of being installed, tested and commissioning.

PPC and AfriSam have entered merger talks, saying current market conditions warranted combining the companies.

A strong dollar makes up for falling sales in the USA, while a weak peso dents revenues, despite high sales volumes.