Asia & Pacific Rim

ACIS will expand its service offering with Magnesita’s refractory products in support of global cement greenfield projects.

Martin Engineering GmbH has announced the expansion of its conveyor safety-training program.

North India's cement market is only predicted to make a full recovery by FY2017-18 due to a demand revival in the infrastructure sector.

Rockström shares his belief that the earth’s biophysical capacity is no long sufficient to support mankind’s actions.

The major economies in Asia-Pacific are investing over US$417 billion in commercial and leisure projects in the coming years.

Research conducted by Freedonia Group Inc. has suggested that demand for construction machinery US$218 billion in 2019, decelerating its growth pace.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from development and demand to the latest corporate updates.

The Bestway Foundation and Oxford University have collaborated to offer a scholarship scheme, funding the studies of two Pakistani students each year.

Mr Ujjwal Batria succeeds Martin Kreigner in the role of CEO of Lafarge India.

Analysts are warning that cement demand in India may not see a real pick up until FY17, meaning cement producers could be in for a slow year.

China’s Xinle Shipbuilding has been awarded a contract for a 6700 t bulk cement carrier.

Tuff is a common volcaniclastic rock that has potential as a cement additive.

HeidelbergCement is reported to be interested in Jaiprakash Associates’ Sikandarabad cement plant, which has 1 million tpy of cement capacity.

Braime Elevator Components Ltd has changed its UK Registered name to 4B Braime Components Ltd.

Ambuja Cement is planning to train 18 000 masons and 15 000 contractors across India with certified construction courses by 2020.