Asia & Pacific Rim

Update on the ‘road to recovery’ for the dry bulk market.

Alimak has released its interim report for January – September 2016.

Cemex has announced that consolidated net sales reached US$3.6 billion during the third quarter of 2016.

Sika has announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2016.

Siam Cement has announced that Q3 net profit grew a 57%.

Global shipping demolition activity rose in the first nine months of 2016 in comparison to the same period of 2015, by 16%.

China's environment ministry has criticised companies for exceeding emission limits and ignoring emergency restrictions.

Flowrox is focusing its efforts in China on water treatment solutions and waste water treatment plants.

HeidelbergCement purchased the remaining Italcementi shares that had not been tendered in the mandatory tender offer.

Sika has agreed to acquire Ronacrete Ltd in Hong Kong.

Increasing investments in infrastructure and construction to fuel demand.

FLSmidth and Northern Heavy Industries Group Co. Ltd have signed an agreement to enter into a joint venture.

BIMCO has released its latest report on the development of dry bulk shipping.

Sandvik Coromant has announced the winner of the global Graphene Challenge competition.

A government infrastructure building spree and housing boom have given a much needed boost to national cement makers.