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PPC: increased sales and new cement plant plans

PPC has released its half year results and announced plans to build a new cement plant in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Saudi Ports Authority gets ready for cement and clinker imports

The Ports Authority has readied its commercial ports for the 10 million t of cement to be imported on the orders of King Abdullah.
Scheuch GmbH celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Austrian ventilation and environmental technology company marks half a century of operations.
Cemex UK launches the 20th book in its conservation series

Cemex continues to collaborate with wildlife partners to highlight key conservation issues and the book initiative’s work over the last two decades.
Further expansion in India

Lafarge to raise funds for growth, while state-owned cement plant nears completion.
Titan Group’s turnover increases in 1Q13

The Titan Group experienced varying results across its regional operating markets in 1Q13.
Cemex cement plants in Germany achieve alternative fuels milestone

Cemex plants in the country attained an alternative fuels substitution rate of 82.6% in April.
FLSmidth to supply a greenfield cement plant to Equatorial Guinea

Grupo Abayak AKOGA Cemento S.A. has awarded FLSmidth a contract for the supply of a 3000 tpd plant.

Cementos Portland Valderrivas adjusts its business plan

The Spanish Group deepens the measures taken to counter declining domestic demand for cement.
New cement plant in Paraguay expected to begin operations at the end of the year

Yguazú Cementos, Paraguay, is establishing a new 400 000 tpa cement plant in Villa Hayes.
WACEM gets financing for new 1 million t plant in Ghana

Western Diamond Cement SA (WACEM) has signed a loan agreement with Stanbic Bank Ghana to help finance a new 1 million tpa cement plant.
CRH’s sales in Europe are hit by the prolonged winter

CRH plc has released its Interim Management Statement, indicating the effect of poor weather conditions on sales volumes.
Italcementi reports on a challenging first quarter

Efficiency measures cannot entirely counteract poor weather and reduced demand in Europe for Italcementi
Holcim Philippines reports increased revenues in 1Q13

Positive results announced for 1Q13, as well as plans to revive a grinding facility in Mabini to meet demand.
HeidelbergCement makes strides in improving operating income

1Q13 results show big increase in operating income, while revenue remains almost stable.
Phoenix cement plant selects VAS IT logistics system

FRITZ & MACZIOL to supply logistics solution to Westphalia cement plant.

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World Cement February 2013 Comment

Katherine Markham, World Cement Editor, reads the comment from the February 2013 issue of World Cement.
World Cement January 2013 Editor's Comment

Katherine Markham, World Cement Editor, reads the comment from the January 2013 issue of World Cement.
Haver & Boecker: interview highlights

Excerpts from the interview with Dr Festge and Mr Pagenkemper on the occasion of Haver & Boecker's 125th anniversary.
Haver & Boecker: the full interview

On the occasion of the company's 125th anniversary, Katherine Markham talks to Haver & Boecker's Managing Partner, Dr Festge, and the Director of Sales, Machinery Division, Mr Pagenkemper.

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