Asia & Pacific Rim

Loesche’s next Round Table 2012 event will be held in Dubai for the region’s cement producers.

President and Chief Operating Officer roles replaced by CEO position.

IBAU delivers road-mobile unloader, giving Sanghi greater terminal flexibility

SCG make a move into retail with an investment in Siam Global House.

Domestic cement sales increased by 7% y/y, while exports fell by 4%.

We report on an automation contract for ABB and a new terminal for Zuari Cements, as well as the quarterly results from India Cements.

India’s cement industry is making headlines again, as prices fall after cartel case, demand lags behind expansion, and acquisition rumours abound.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) has announced its cooperation with the IFC on projects to reduce carbon emissions in the Indian cement industry.

India’s Ambuja Cement has reported a 34.9% y/y profit growth in 2Q12.

UltraTech Cement’s net sales increased to Rs.5075 crores over the last four months.

HAVER IBAU India has expanded its headquarters in Gujarat to increase space for stock and assembly areas.

Paul Maxwell-Cook provides a summary of the cement industry in Asia.

Holcim Vietnam discuss an essential part of its sustainability strategy: employee volunteer engagement projects.

The CCI has published an order against several Indian cement companies, including fines for ACC and Ambuja Cements (ACL).

Aditya Birla Group, which owns UltraTech Cement, has announced plans to open a cement plant in Karnataka.