Indian media is reporting that UltraTech Cement Ltd is ‘re-evaluating’ its bid for the Brazilian assets of the Swiss cement manufacturer, which are being divested as part of its merger with Lafarge.
The US Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy will lead a Business Development Mission to China in April 2015, focused on industries supporting Smart Cities and Smart Growth.
The national construction industry moved back into contraction in November due to a decline in activity and new orders across all four sub-sectors.
Arghakhanchi Cement, which previously produced clinker for the cement industry, is set to begin cement production next week.
The CCI is reportedly considering a ‘structural remedy’ to the proposed merger, which could require divestments to be made.
Around 191 000 visitors and 3100 exhibitors participated in bauma China 2014, which took place on 25 – 28 November 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Cement output fell 1% in India this October, but was up 8.1% y/y for the April – October period.
Cement plants in three northeast provinces will shut for four months starting 1 December to help reduce overcapacity and air pollution.
Working in conjunction with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), Holcim has developed an old quarry into an educational forest.
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Zhang Jing, CNBM International Engineering Co., Ltd, China, explains how the online management of a cement plant can improve efficiency, reduce costs and optimise the production process.
Dalmia Cement has purchased the remaining 26% stake in Bokaro Jaypee Cement Ltd from Steel Authority of India Ltd for approximately Rs.234.56 crore.
In light of increasing domestic demand for cement in Pakistan, Cherat Cement has decided to construct a new 1.3 million tpa production plant.
The new facilities will enable JCB to keep pace with future economic growth and to further strengthen its position as a market leader in the construction equipment industry.
According to local press reports, Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence is planning to acquire Lanka Cement’s facility at Kankasanthurai.