Beckum cement plants receives CSC certification
Holcim (Deutschland)’s Beckum cement plants has been awarded the Silver Sustainability Certificate by the Concrete Sustainability Council.
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Refratechnik announces retirement of Dr Bernd Scheubel
Dr Bernd Scheubel, the Managing Director of Refratechnik Holding GmbH, who helped drive the German company’s international expansion over a thirty year career, has retired.
Dalmia Cement CEO appointed Chairman of NCCBM
Mahendra Singhi, CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) has been appointed Chairman of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials in India.
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Penna Cement joins World Cement Association
Privately-held Indian cement producer, Penna Cement, has become the latest corporate member of the World Cement Association.
Cementir reports level cement sales in 1H18
Cementir reported stable cement and clinker sales volumes in 1H18, while sales and revenues benefitted from the company’s higher stake in Lehigh White Cement Co.
Cementos Argos is positioned as the most innovative company in Colombia
The company obtained the first place in the ranking of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (Andi) and the Money Magazine. The Business Innovation Award will be presented in the framework of the Andi Congress in Cartagena.
Vicat reports positive six months for cement business
Vicat Group reported a positive six months for shipments of its cement, although a strong euro depressed sales revenue and earnings growth.
World Cement's Weekly Wrap: 17 August 2018
Some of the week's most popular stories from the team at World Cement.
Cementos Argos reports 1H18 and 2Q18 results
In 2Q18, the company’s revenues rose by 1.4% to US$727 million when compared to 2Q17. It experienced a 59.7% fall in net profit to US$9.6 million in 2Q18 when compared to 2Q17.
Titan Group included in this year’s FTSE4Good Index Series
Titan Group has been confirmed as constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for the second year running.
Petersburgcement achieves monthly production record
Eurocement’s Petersburgcement plant achieved record production of cement and clinker in July.
Royal White Cement joins World Cement Association
The US-based manufacturer of white cement has joined the World Cement Association as a Corporate Member.
CTP Team to supply waste heat recovery plant to Turkey
CTP Team has signed a contract to supply a waste heat recovery system to Cimko Narli cement plant in Turkey.
UltraTech to expand waste heat recovery capacity
UltraTech Cement is to more than double its waste heat recovery capacity to 121 MW with new systems being set up at five cement plants across India.
Eagle Cement announces new President and COO
Dave Powers, CEO of Eagle Cement, has appointed Michael Haack as the new President and COO.
Weekly Cement News Wrap: 10 August 2018
Some of the week's most popular stories from the team at World Cement.
Optimising Brazil's Petcoke Supply Chain: Part 2
Glaucio Roland, a specialist in supply chains, continues to discuss the necessary considerations when producing and exporting petcoke in Brazil.
Votorantim Group celebrating centenary
The Latin American-based conglomerate was founded in January 1918 and is now active in 24 countries.
India's Supreme Court has finalised a ban on petcoke imports that exempts some key industrial users including cement
India's Supreme Court has ruled that the cement industry can continue to import petcoke as a fuel.
Eagle Materials releases quarterly results
Eagle Materials Inc. has reported financial results for the first quarter of the 2019 fiscal year.
Optimising Brazil's Petcoke Supply Chain
Glaucio Roland, a specialist in supply chains, discusses the necessary considerations when producing and exporting petcoke in Brazil.
Cementos Argos completes first 4G Road
Concesión Costera (a consortium made up of Mario Huertas, MECO, Colpatria, and Castro Tcherassi) officially delivered the viaduct that rises over La Virgen Swamp in the department of Bolívar. This mega-project is not only the largest viaduct in the country, which spans 4.73 km, it is also the first 4G road to be completed.
