Africa & The Middle East

A new cement is planned in the Nigerian state of Ogun by Southport Cement, pitting the company against existing Dangote and Lafarge facilities.

El Sewedy Cement Company has placed an order with FLSmidth for the expansion of a production line.

Najran Cement has suspended operations on its second cement production line in response to continued softness in cement demand in Saudi Arabia.

Sinoma International Engineering Co. is to build a US$1 billion cement plant in Tanzania.

Elkon has supplied a producer in Tanzania with a new concrete batching plant.

Elkon has supplied a Kenyan engineering company with a batching plant.

LafargeHolcim had admitted its Syria plant did pay armed groups and sanctioned partiers to ensure plant operations and personnel safety.

Nigerian cement maker, Dangote Cement, saw strong sales growth in Nigeria and around Africa, although higher fuel prices hit the company’s bottom line.

The VDMA has reported on the outlook for the construction equipment industry in 2017.

Elkon has provided a ready-mix company in Kuwait with a mobile batching plant.

Sika has released its results for 2016, indicating positive growth.

The Kuwaiti government will seek to boost infrastructure investment in the country as part of the 2017 budget.

Saudi Arabian cement maker, Al Jouf, has received a cement export license from the Ministry of Commerce and Investment.

Fives has commissioned two cement milling units at Qatar National Cement Co.’s fifth production line at Umm Bab, Qatar.

PPC is celebrating its 125th anniversary.