Africa & The Middle East

Construction sector growth will be “slow and painful” through 2017, providing further challenge to the country’s cement companies.

Siwertell has received a third order for a road-mobile cement unloader from Acico Construction.

Northern Province Cement is to invest in the Iraqi cement market through its Jordanian subsidiary.

Cemex has reported an increase in net income.

Pakistani cement company, Pioneer Cement, has awarded a contract to CDI for the construction of a new cement and power plants.

PPC cement sales in Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Botswana were up 9% after the commissioning of a new mill in Harare.

ABB has released its financial results for 4Q16 and FY16.

African cement producer, PPC, has reported marginally lower sales in South Africa in 4Q16 after raising prices in certain regions in October 2016.

GCC infrastructure markets offer a strong balance of opportunity and low risk with Qatar leading the way on FIFA 2022 World Cup spending.

Peter Oswald is to become Group CEO at Mondi, after David Hathorn announced his intention to retire next year.

Cemex has been included in the RobeccoSAM Sustainability yearbook 2017.

Saudi cement company, City Cement, is to start commercial operations at its grinding plant in 1H17 after a prolonged trial period.

Profit at Qatar National Cement Co. increased year on year in 2016 as infrastructure projects related to the 2022 World Cup underpinned demand.

Fives has launched a joint educational initiative with Tamkeen.

Yamama Cement has suspended operations on a number of its clinker production lines in response to weak cement demand in Saudi Arabia.