Asia & Pacific Rim

Anhui Conch continues its international expansion, as officials visit the site of a planned cement plant in Uzbekistan.

South Korean cement maker, SsangYong Cement, has awarded Claudius Peters Projects a contract to upgrade the cooler at its Donghae cement plant.

SsangYong Cement has upgraded the conveyor system between its main quarry and cement plant with Voith Turbo technology.

The VDMA has reported on the outlook for the construction equipment industry in 2017.

Loesche is to supply two vertical roller mills to a new plant in Myanmar.

CMS Cement has indicated that it has no plans to raise the price of cement.

Sika has released its results for 2016, indicating positive growth.

CNBM subsidiary, CTEIC, is to supply turnkey services for a coal transportation project at the Shymkent cement plant in Kazakhstan.

Research and Markets has released its latest report, which addresses the global construction chemicals market.

HeidelbergCement reports its best year since the financial crisis on the consolidation of Italcementi operations.

Cementir Holding has released its preliminary results for FY16.

A new, purpose-built cement carrier has joined the New Zealand coastal cement trade to improve cement distribution in the buoyant construction sector.

Cemex has reported an increase in net income.

GECA has launched its newest standard for cement, concrete and concrete products.

ABB has released its financial results for 4Q16 and FY16.