Asia & Pacific Rim

News updates from the Australian Industry Group, Australian Construction Achievement Awards and the Australian Constructors Association.

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.

The Competition Commission of India has ‘formed a prima facie opinion that the combination is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition’ and announced that it will be inviting public comments on the planned LafargeHolcim merger.

According to local press, the Nepal Investment Board, which is led by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, has approved a proposal by India’s Reliance Group to build a cement plant in the south of the country.

Lafarge Malaysia has recorded a 54% drop in net profit for 3Q14, attributed to lower revenues and higher costs.

India’s Competition Commission has approved Jaiprakash Associates’ proposed sale of its cement grinding unit at Panipat, Haryana, to Shree Cements.

The Ministry of Industry is reportedly expanding road access and supplying electricity to cement plants in Nepal.

Siam Cement Group will reportedly have invested US$1.4 billion in the Indonesian cement industry by 2015.

According to a new report by Timetric, construction activity in China is set to continue to grow at a fast pace, despite concerns over 'ghost cities' and the indebtedness of local governments.

Shree Digvijay Cement Company and Trinetra Cement have reportedly increased their incomes and reduced net losses in the July – September quarter.

China Triumph International Engineering Co., Ltd has signed an EPC agreement for a 6000 tpd hydrated cement production line project.