Asia & Pacific Rim

18 cement plants are being demolished in Shijiazhuang, China, as part of the country’s efforts to tackle air pollution.

A look at the latest cement industry news from India.

Based in Jakarta, PT Loesche Indonesia will be fully operational as of 1 January 2014.

Bosowa Corporation has revealed plans to build a new US$124 million cement plant in Cilegon, Indonesia.

A new cement plant in Yunfu city, Guangdong, is reported to be in full operation, producing between 4500 and 5000 tpd of clinker.

JSW Steel’s acquisition of Heidelberg’s grinding plant in Raigad, Maharashtra, has received Competition Commission approval.

The State Pollution Control Board of Himachal Pradesh has proposed that polythene bags be used as an alternative fuel in cement plants.

Plans for two port terminals in Auckland and Timaru are in the works, as Holcim New Zealand sets out to increase imports of bulk cement.

Sinoma and CITIC Heavy Industries have each signed contracts this week, boosting their presence in the emerging markets.

Mark Chellew has announced his plans to retire as CEO of the Australian cement company in May next year.

UltraTech Cement is to set up two new cement plants of 3.5 million and 2 million tpa, respectively.

The Press Information Bureau, Government of India, has released statistics regarding the price, inflation and production of cement in October 2013.

PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa has released its results for 3Q13 and witnessed a growth in revenue, despite domestic sales remaining relatively constant.

Pakistan’s cement sector has posted slight growth y/y in the first five months of the current fiscal year and an increase in sales y/y compared to November 2012.

Indian cement manufacturers ACC and Ultratech have selected new Additional Directors and ACC has re-appointed Mr Kuldip Kaura as the Chief Executive Officer.