Africa & The Middle East

MK Einat Wilf recently called on the country’s Prime Minister to open the cement market to competition in order to reduce housing and rental prices.

Raysut Cement has added a second cement carrier to its fleet, with a capacity of 16 000 t.

A successful joint venture in South Africa has led to the construction of a fourth flyash silo for the cement manufacturer.

Pretoria Portland Cement plans to up production by 30% at its Pretoria plant after investment in new technology.

In May 2011, Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry awarded Bedeschi the contract to supply a clay reclaimer type BEL F 160/19.

Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply the engineering, equipment and construction for a power plant to be delivered for Hail Cement, a Saudi Arabian cement manufacturer.

FLSmidth has received an order from BUA International Limited to supply a 6000 tpd cement plant in Nigeria. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

As part of larger industry rehabilitation plans, Turkish group Partner Teknik has been awarded a cement plant contract in Iraq.

Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria is reportedly doubling its cement production capacity in response to increasing demand.

Lafarge has inaugurated its first distribution centre in the UAE.

Katherine Markham looks at the cement market in Egypt and surrounding countries in the wake of the political uncertainty that has spread across the region.

Ethiopia’s cement output is set to increase by over 50% later on this year to in a move towards self-sufficiency.

North Sinai Cement’s Chairman predicts the Egyptian cement sector will expand production capacity by 30% by 2012.

The new Sh.500 million plant will add between 2000 – 4000 tpd to the company’s current capacity.

A recent hike in cement prices has left consumers disappointed and angry.