Indian Subcontinent

Falling costs have helped Pakistani cement maker, Dewan Cement, boost pre-tax profits in 4Q16 and 2H16.

Sika has released its results for 2016, indicating positive growth.

INSEE Cement has been recognised for its environmental performance by the Sri Lankan government.

Pakistan cement maker, Kohat Cement, has reported an 8% rise in domestic cement sales in 4Q16 on robust infrastructure development.

A new power-generating conveyor has entered commercial operations at Gharibwal Cement, which the company claims to be the first of its kind in Pakistan.

Bestway Cement is in discussions with Dewan Cement to buy the North cement plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Indian cement maker, Burnpur, is to introduce a new Pozzolona Portland Cement product from its Patratu plant to better utilise the plant’s current spare capacity.

Indian cement maker, Ambuja Cement, has posted an 85% increase in consolidated net profits in 4Q16.

German engineering company, Loesche, is to supply two hot-gas generators to the Bangladesh market.

Capacity utilisation in Pakistan’s cement sector hit 90.88% as demand for the building material continued to boom.

Construction is on track for completion in 2Q17 at Pakistan’s first dry bulk terminal, with equipment onsite and in the process of being installed, tested and commissioning.

Research and Markets has released its latest report, which addresses the global construction chemicals market.

HeidelbergCement reports its best year since the financial crisis on the consolidation of Italcementi operations.

Indian cement maker, Ramco Cements, saw its profits rise 28.4% in 4Q16 and 43.1% in the financial year from 1 April 2016.

Cemex has reported an increase in net income.