Asia & Pacific Rim

Sika has invested in a larger production site in Kazakhstan.

Tianjin Cement Industry Design & Research Institute received the provisional acceptance certificate the 5000 tpd Malaysia Hume Line II at the end of 2016.

Cemex has reported a consolidated net sales increase of 6% for 1Q17.

Freeman Technology has expanded its global presence with an operation in Japan.

Steppe Cement’s sales dropped 35% in 1Q17 on soft demand for cement in Kazakhstan.

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global concrete admixtures construction chemical market is projected to reach US$16 324 million by 2022.

Philippines cement producers, Eagle Cement Corp., aims to continue its expansion with a third line at its Bulacan plant.

The Czech Republic is to invest US$70 million in a new cement plant in Afghanistan, a country plagued by limited domestic production and high-cost imports.

Cemex has published its first Integrated Report, covering 2016.

SCG has announced its acquisition of Vietnam Construction Materials.

Cemex Holdings Philippines has signed an agreement with Sinoma Energy Conservation to construct a second waste-energy-to-heat power plant at its subsidiary APO Cement Corp.

Cement manufacturers in the Philippines will no longer be required to secure a Mineral Processing Permit.

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.