Lafarge Republic, Inc. has launched a new cement variant to help reduce reconstruction costs in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda and the Bohol earthquake; Holcim Philippines builds a sustainable village for those affected by Typhoon Pablo.
Gujarat Sidhee Cement and Gangotri Cement report a rise in sales for the January – March quarter.
According to officials from Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue, the government is likely to raise the federal excise duty (FED) on cement by some Rs.100/t in the upcoming budget.
In the second part of this abridged article from the June 2014 issue, Ambuja Cements explains how new technologies have helped to improve supply chain efficiency.