Asia & Pacific Rim

Bestway Group announces the financial results for Bestway Cement Limited and Pakcem Limited.

Boral has reported a 45% increase in net profit after tax for the year ended 30 June 2015.

On 15 September the Philippines section of the transaction between CRH plc and LafargeHolcim was completed.

Chinese company Shandong Kaifa Construction Material Technology Co., Ltd visited Pakistan to introduce an eco friendly cement product.

Board Chairman Song Shoushun cordially met with a delegation led by Naidu, Chief Minister of India Andhra Pradesh.

The mill forms part of the Kazakhstan Standard Cement 2nd Line 1 MTPA Clinker Production Line Project.

Sagar Cements Ltd has announced a 6.87% y/y growth in production for August 2015 with cement production at 114 600 t.

The International University of Cement Indonesia held a Public Hearing of the Senate in relation to admissions for the academic year 2015/2016.

The Senj Sant plant, with a design capacity of 1 million tpy, has opened. The plant boasts world-class energy efficiency and a gender action plan.

CRH plc has announced the appointment of Senan Murphy as Group Finance Director with effect from 4 January 2016.

The investment management firm has sold Rs.646 crore of shares, equivalent to a 2.01% stake.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 8 May 2015, the group’s shareholders voted in favour of an authorised share capital increase.

New standard evaluates hydration differences in cement mixtures.

Moody’s Investors Service says that Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited’s 1H15 results are in line with A3 issuer rating.

UltraTech’s Chairman addressed shareholders regarding the company’s performance during difficult times for the cement industry.