Asia & Pacific Rim

Shanghai Municipal Government has established a contingency plan to address hazardous air pollution levels.

Assurances of a boost to Indian industry are being met with cautious optimism by producers.

Nepal’s Araniko Cement Industries has commenced operations at its new cement plant.

PT Semen Indonesia Tbk is reportedly planning to construct a 1 million tpa cement plant in Myanmar.

Taiwan’s Asia Cement Corp releases the 2012 results of its China-based subsidiary, Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corp.

Lafarge Republic Inc. is undertaking capacity expansion projects across the country in response to increased demand.

ThyssenKrupp Polysius has been awarded a US$250 million contract to construct a cement plant in Java.

West China Cement slows expansion; cheap concrete halts property projects in China

Loesche is to deliver two vertical roller mills to ACC’s Jamul plant.

China Shanshui Cement Group has released its results for 2012, which saw cement sales decline slightly but clinker and concrete sales volumes increase.

The 2200 bag/hour plant is set to be completed in 4Q 2014.

HeidelbergCement and Holcim plan to balance their interests in Cement Australia in order to run it as a joint venture.

Surging cement demand and tighter supply are expected in China this year.

Arif Habib Corporation has sold its 61% stake in Pakistan’s Thatta Cement.

The European Investment Bank and EXIM Bank have signed a €150 loan dedicated to financing projects in India that look to mitigate climate change.