Asia & Pacific Rim

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.

Dalmia Cement has upped its stake in OCL India from 48% to 74.6% as part of its strategy to increase assets in the south, east and northeast of India.

The Indian company won first prize for ‘best overall performance’ in the cement category at the 22nd Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week 2014 – 2015.

The Pakistani cement company has reported results for the first half of the current fiscal, showing significant growth in sales and profit.

CNCo has ordered a self-discharging cement carrier as part of a partnership with New Zealand's Golden Bay Cement.

Siam Cement Group’s Cement and Building Materials business has opened the SCG Contact Centre, Thailand’s first homebuilding information and consultation service centre.

The Cement Sustainability Initiative’s Managing Director, Philippe Fonta, addresses CSI members and the media in India at a roundtable organised by the Dalmia Bharat Group.

The Financial Express is reporting that the Competition Commission of India has written to Holcim and Lafarge requesting the divestment of assets in eastern India.

Holcim Philippines performed better than the industry average, achieving a 12.3% increase in cement sales volumes and a 15.1% rise in EBITDA.

Ports of Auckland is planning to expand capacity at its multi-purpose terminal to meet higher demand.

The Pakistani cement company is planning to invest US$300 million in a new 2 – 2.5 million t cement plant.