Listed units of CNBM and Sinoma to merge
The listed units of CNBM and Sinoma are to merge, following the combination of their parent companies last year.
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Cemex celebrates 25 years of its globalisation strategy
Cemex is celebrating 25 years since it first implemented its international diversification strategy.
CHP fined by Filipino environmental regulator
CEMEX Holdings Philippines has been fined over a spillage of heavy fuel oil at its SOLID Cement subsidiary in September 2015.
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Indonesia construction sector: growing well but unevenly
Indonesia’s construction sector will grow 7% per year over the next decade – although the growth will be regionally uneven and challenged by land acquisition delays.
CRH challenges continue in Philippines
CRH has reported a challenging first half of 2017 for its Philippines cement business.
Phinma to invest in new cement company
Filipino conglomerate is to invest in a new cement company, taking advantage of projected demand growth for cement in the Southeast Asian country.
Think tank outlines pathway to zero-carbon cement
Beyond Zero Australia, a climate change think tank, has outlined a pathway to zero-carbon cement for the Australian cement industry.
South Korea’s construction industry faces slowdown
South Korea’s construction industry will slow over the next few years, as oversupply in the residential sector drags growth down.
Cement makers in the Philippines feel the pinch
Lower consumption and prices, combined with increased competition from imports, hit Filipino cement makers in 2Q17.
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Petcoke markets strong in Asia, but down in Brazil
The petcoke market in key Asian countries showed growth in May, contrasting a decline in both production and demand in Brazil.
Liebherr to establish new activities in Asia Pacific
Liebherr Maritime is about to establish full service, spares and sales activities in the Asia Pacific region.
Loesche supplies VRM in Pakistan
Loesche has provided a vertical roller mill to Attock Cement Pakistan Ltd.
FLSmidth signs contract with Nepal Shalimar Private Ltd
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Nepal Shalimar Private Ltd.
Slowdown in residential construction hits Siberskiy
A slowdown in residential construction in Siberia has hit demand for cement in the region.
Hanson to develop new terminal in Sydney
Hanson is to develop new terminal facilities to handle up to 1 million tpy of concrete aggregates in Sydney, supporting a new concrete batching plant planned for Glebe Island.