Republic Cement and Nestlé Philippines work towards plastic neutrality
The companies have signed an agreement to increase the amount of soft plastic wastes to be collected and co-processed in the Republic Cement’s kilns.
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KHD signs contracts with ACC Limited
The company’s subsidiaries have signed contracts with ACC Limited worth the equivalent of more than €35 million.
Korea Cement Association Joins WCA as an Affiliate Member
The World Cement Association has announced that it is welcoming Korea Cement Association (KCA) as an Affiliate Member of its international network.
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GlobalData: New infrastructure projects to be launched in Dubai, despite real estate slowdown
The Dubai Municipality is set to launch tenders in the first quarter of 2020 for major tunnelling contracts to build deep tunnel sewer networks serving the old areas of Deira and Bur Dubai.
GlobalData: Construction contractor exits serve as warning signal
Major international contractors are exiting the GCC as uncertainty about the volume of work likely to emerge in the UAE continues.
WCA welcomes Raysut Cement Company as Corporate Member
It has been announced that Raysut Cement Company (RCC) has become a Corporate Member of The World Cement Association.
IndexBox: Turkey's cement additives market rose 3.6% in 2018
IndexBox has provided a summary of the key findings from a report regarding the Turkish cement industry.
Dr. Tamer Saka re-elected as Chairman of the Turkish Cement Manufacturers’ Association
Chairman of the TÇMB, Dr. Tamer Saka, was re-elected at the TÇMB General Assembly meeting on 17 February 2020.
AbaCore to build P1-billion cement plant and silo in joint venture with Honghui Pioneer S-Cement
The company’s board of directors has agreed to AbaCore investing in Honghui Pioneer S-Cement, and buying shares worth up to 10% of its authorised capital stock.
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National Pavilion UAE to present eco-friendly alternative to Portland cement
Curated by architects Wael Al Awar and Kenichi Teramoto, the exhibition explores how the salt compounds found in the UAE’s Sabkha could inspire renewable building materials.
be'ah and Oman cement to use end-of-life tyres as fuel for cement production
The companies have signed an agreement to use end-of-life tyres as fuel for cement production, having laid out the appropriate safety procedures.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to supply WHRPG system to Taiheiyo Cement Corporation plant
The company will supply a WHRPG system to Taiheiyo Cement Corporation’s Saitama Plant, with operations scheduled to start in September 2022.
FLSmidth and VICEM to collaborate for more sustainable cement sector in Vietnam
The two companies are to work together in hopes of finding new solutions to improve the sustainability of Vietnam’s cement sector.
Global Data provides an overview of global construction markets in 2020
The company forecasts what the new year will hold for the global construction industry.
Holcim Philippines able to support infrastructure development in the country
The company has suggested that it will be able to support the country’s infrastructure development due to its successful capacity expansion projects, product launches and focus on sustainability.