Africa & The Middle East

The AUCBM has opened a regional office in Amman.

Two more Saudi Arabian cement companies have announced a slump in net profits in 4Q16 on weakening demand.

Clarcor has reported its financial results for 4Q16.

Middle Eastern and African cement demand is expected to be challenged in 2017, although Africa will still show growth.

Saudi Cement is hit by falling sales and increasing costs in 4Q16.

Hail Cement has reported a 20.99% fall in quarterly profits in 4Q16 as the company suffered from weaker cement demand in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian cement company, Arabian Cement Co., has reported a sharp decline in quarterly and annual profits

Future Market Insights has released its latest report on the global construction aggregates market.

AUMUND has won the order to supply clinker conveying equipment to Yamama Saudi Cement Company.

Ethiopia’s Mugher cement plant has completed a project to convert it from heavy fuel oil to coal.

Raysut Cement, the largest cement producer in Oman, has reported a preliminary rise in profits in 2016, despite a slack construction sector.

Sika has announced record sales with growth in all regions for 2016.

PPC has donated mobile science labs to two schools to further STEM education.

AUMUND has won the order to supply the clinker conveying equipment for the new Beni Suef Greenfield plant.

Persistence Market Research has published its latest report on the Construction Aggregates market.