
CIM auction raises more than US$800 000
The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program has announced that its 10th annual auction at World of Concrete 2015 raised over US$800 000.
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The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program has announced that its 10th annual auction at World of Concrete 2015 raised over US$800 000.

Additional pressure on costs from higher taxes and freight rates will lead to higher cement prices.

Spain’s FCC Group has reported a 12.1% rise in EBITDA to €804 million in 2014.

Grupo Cimentos de Chihuahua had a positive 2014, with a 19.1% increase in total sales and an 87.4% increase in operating income.

Cemex has announced the pricing of its Euro Notes and US Dollar Notes, due 2023 and 2025, respectively.

Caribbean Cement Company Ltd announces an improvement in profit before tax in 2014, rising from a loss of US$3 million to a positive US$256 million.

In the first month of 2015, Colombian grey cement production increased by 8.4% y/y and domestic dispatches grew to 927 800 t.

The Flowrox Expulse flexible pulsation dampener is an effective alternative to traditional pulsating pumps that reduces noise and vibration that causes pipe breakage.

Siemens is focusing on digitalisation at this year’s Hannover Messe.

Sika has reported a 28% increase in net profit, attributed to increased sales and disciplined cost management.

A new 33 m high dome has been inflated at PrimePort in Timaru as part of the new storage project for Holcim New Zealand.

A look back at this week’s industry news, from road safety to cement carriers.