Asia & Pacific Rim

According to local press, Reliance Cement has been given the go ahead to establish a new cement plant by the Himachal Pradesh State Level Single Window Clearance and Monitoring Authority.

Cemex Philippines anticipates sustained growth in the country’s cement industry throughout 2014 due to an increase in government spending and construction activity.

Holcim Philippines is primed for the increase in competition following the integration of markets in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region by 2015.

A handy infographic displaying some key facts from the cement, construction and infrastructure sectors in China and the Far East.

Pricing pressures, weak demand and cost headwinds will affect India’s cement sector in 2014, according to ratings agency ICRA.

Human resource consultancy Aon Hewitt has certified Holcim Philippines with ‘Best Employer’ status under its global programme.

Dalmia Cement Bharat’s greenfield cement plant, located in Gokak in the state of Karnataka, India, will be commissioned in five months time.

Paul Maxwell-Cook’s review of the Far East turns its attention to the cement sector in Japan and South Korea.

Paul Maxwell-Cook takes a look at the political and economic developments in Taiwan that are impacting its cement industry.

Paul Maxwell-Cook examines the cement industry in the Far East, beginning with China and the environmental and economical challenges the country will face in 2014.

Pakistan’s Maple Leaf Cement has released its Half Yearly Report (ended 31 December 2013), posting a rise in net sales and gross profit.

Sinoma has signed a contract with YTL Cement to modify and update the coal system at the Perak-Hanjoong cement plant in Malaysia.

Pakistan’s Lucky Cement saw a 20% y/y increase in net profit in 1H14, which stood at Rs.5.16 billion compared to Rs.4.29 billion in 1H13.

HAZEMAG & EPR GmbH has been awarded the contract to supply a crushing plant to PT Cemindo Gemilang, which is building a 10 000 tpd cement plant in Bayah, Java.

India Cements Ltd’s Board of Directors has approved a merger with Trinetra Cement Ltd and Trishul Concrete Products, both of which it holds a stake in through its subsidiaries.