Asia & Pacific Rim

With the commissioning of its new Chhattisgarh plant in the next three months, the Indian cement producer will reach capacity of 24 million t.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order from Wuhu Xinlian Shipyard in China.

Semen Indonesia held an open day at its Tuban plant, receiving 200 visitors from local villages.

Pakistan’s Bestway Cement Limited has released its results for the 12 months ending 30 June 2014, during which domestic cement dispatches increased but export volumes declined.

Cement among six of eight Indian core sectors that experienced y/y rise in output in January 2015, although the rate of growth slowed.

Lafarge has announced that it will acquire the remaining 45% stake in its Chinese JV, Lafarge Shui On Cement, subject to the completion of its merger with Holcim.

An infographic on Southeast Asia, the subject of the regional report in World Cement’s March 2015 issue.

According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, cement output increased by 2.3% y/y in 2014 while coal production fell by 2.5% y/y.

Additional pressure on costs from higher taxes and freight rates will lead to higher cement prices.

A new 33 m high dome has been inflated at PrimePort in Timaru as part of the new storage project for Holcim New Zealand.

A look back at this week’s industry news, from road safety to cement carriers.

Australia’s Adelaide Brighton Ltd has released its results for the year ended 31 December 2014.

The Rail Budget was announced today and cement freight rates have been increased by 2.7%.

India’s JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has been recognised as one of the 100 most admired brands in Asia, ‘Infrastructure’ category, at an awards ceremony in New Delhi.

Khutul Cement and Lime JSC has won Mongolia’s state award recognising its contribution to national development.