European slowdown continued in 3Q14
Cembureau’s economic report for 3Q14 shows limited growth in Europe and low construction activity.
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Cembureau’s economic report for 3Q14 shows limited growth in Europe and low construction activity.
Following the damage caused by flooding in December 2013, Cemex UK’s South Ferriby plant is back up and running.
New cement plant due to start-up in Cameroon and Angola takes a stand on imports.
The price cuts announced last month have failed to take hold, say local distributors.
Vicente Fernández will take up the position of Sales Director at Loesche Latinoamericana (Spain), with effect from 1 December 2014.
Suez Cement plans to convert two of its plants to run on coal, while new government studies will look into the economic feasibility of expanding cement production in the country.
Interested parties can now visit the conference website to sign up for the event, which is taking place in Toronto, Canada from 26 – 30 April.
The CMA has issued a statement regarding the EC decision to approve the merger between cement giants Lafarge and Holcim, subject to divestments.
The new cement project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has gained financial support from the African Development Bank and IFC, among others.
In October 2014, output in the construction industry decreased by 2.2% compared with September 2014, with declines in new work and repair and maintenance.
Ambuja Cement plans to train 18 000 masons and 15 000 contractors across India by 2020.
Carbolite GmbH has announced it is set to merge with Gero Hochtemperaturöfen GmbH on 1 January 2015.