Africa & The Middle East

According to local reports, Attock Cement Pakistan Ltd plans to establish a new cement grinding unit in Basra, Iraq.

The Nigerian cement producer has partnered with the Ministry of Environment to support the Council held in Benue State earlier this month.

G&W Science and MVW Lechtenberg & Partner hold ‘Workshop on alternative fuels in the Arab region’ under the auspices of the AUCBM.

Recent reports of smuggling cement and the sale of substandard products are cause for concern.

PPC has released its half year results and announced plans to build a new cement plant in Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Ports Authority has readied its commercial ports for the 10 million t of cement to be imported on the orders of King Abdullah.

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

Product trials last year showed that 2-ply kraft paper sacks were more suited to the country’s tough handling requirements.

Western Diamond Cement SA (WACEM) has signed a loan agreement with Stanbic Bank Ghana to help finance a new 1 million tpa cement plant.

The Nigerian cement manufacturer has recorded double digit increases in pre-tax and gross profit.

Cement production in Tanzania to increase significantly as new players enter the market and existing producers expand capacity.

The first industrial bags plant in Iraq has commenced operations.

Plans are underway for a new cement plant and a distribution centre in Angola.

LV Technology has signed an advisory and engineering service agreement with Bahrain’s Falcon Cement Company.

Dangote Cement’s market share rose to 57.1% in 2012 as sales and profits increased.