Asia & Pacific Rim

Investors in China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd have voted to drive out directors including Chairman Zhang Bin.

Semen Gresik has continued to strengthen its marketing distribution network into the East Kalimantan region.

The ten millionth ABB low voltage drive rolled off the production line at ABB’s Beijing factory in November.

Beijing ordered 2100 companies to suspend production yesterday, as air quality readings reached the worst level so far this year.

Bloomberg reports that Anhui Conch Cement Co. is to raise its stake in West China Cement to 51.57%.

The decision has cleared the way for major shareholders to figure out a way for the company to repay debt.

China Resources Cement (Lianjiang) Limited has commenced operation on its first cement grinding line.

Construction of a tourist area in Bali has increased the sales of Semen Gresik by 11%.

The Tianrui Group has announced that it will provide funds to redeem a US$500 million global bond.

According to a new report by Timetric’s CIC, Thailand's construction industry is picking up with a more optimistic future outlook.

First program operator consortium launched for environmental product declarations market at Greenbuild 2015.

Sempertrans has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Australia’s ConvaTech.

Sandvik has supplied two aggregate plants commissioned by Sinoma in 2012.

From 12 – 16 October, at the invitation of Harbin Environmental Protection Agency, Sinoma attended the second China-Russia EXPO.

BHS-Sonthofen has recently set up the joint venture BHS-Sonthofen Pty Ltd in Australia.