Asia & Pacific Rim

A decrease in local demand has a negative impact on 2011 revenues for Holcim Philippines

FLSmidth raises Ludowici share price offer following competing bid from Weir Group PLC.

PENG Chang-shou, Cement Engineering Design and Research Institute, Kehang Group, China, discusses the design and application of raw material grinding and waste gas treatment systems for dry process cement plants.

FLSmidth has been awarded a contract from MAK to deliver a 3000 tpd cement plant in Mongolia.

Chettinad Cement announces expansion plans, with new plants set to open in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection is reportedly considering tightening emissions regulations for the cement industry.

Negotiations with Ludowici continue as FLSmidth considers the acquisition of the Australian company.

Grasim Industries has reported a 33% rise in net profit for the third quarter ended 31 December 2011, driven by the company’s cement business.

HeidelbergCement has opened a new cement ball mill, with a grinding capacity of 0.8 million t, at its plant in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Indonesia’s cement sales grew 17% last year, with total domestic sales reaching 47.9 million t, according to Indonesia’s cement association (ASI).

FLSmidth and Sino Environment Engineering Development Company Ltd are to launch a joint venture to sell air pollution control products to China’s cement industry.

Yunnan Sparton Environtech Co. Ltd. (YSET) has executed a Letter of Intent and cooperation agreement with Lafarge Shui On (Beijing) Technical Services Co., Ltd (LSOC).

The Beumer Group, based in Beckum, Germany, has established an independent company in Australia.

Adelaide Brighton Cement opts for a Siwertell shiploader from Cargotec, attracted by the unit’s environmental credentials.

Dalmia Cement is poised to open new cement plants in Meghalaya and Karnataka, India, as part of its expansion plans.