Cement news 2018
Ibeto Cement secures US$850 million financing deal
Nigerian cement company, Ibeto Cement, has signed a financing agreement with New York-based private equity company, Milost Global.
Implementation of Tula 3300 tpd clinker line by Fives
Fives Group has received the last acceptance certificate from Cementos Fortaleza for the new 3300 clinker production line at the Tula cement plant.
Northern European cement markets well placed for recovery
Most markets in northern Europe are well placed to benefit from the current recovery in cement demand, according to a new report from Cement Business Research.
Tarmac Women in Cement group hosts first networking event
Tarmac's Women in Cement has hosted its first networking event across its cement and lime businesses.
The cement industry must do better to meet climate change targets
More effort is needed from the cement industry, if climate change targets are to be met, according to a new assessment by the International Energy Agency.
Ramco expansion projects to be completed in FY2019/20
Ramco Cements will complete a new clinker production line, as well as expansion of its cement grinding capacity, by FY2019/20.
Japanese cement production continues to recover
Japanese cement production was up 3.6% in April, continuing a recovery after a poor first two months of the year.
CEMEX to supply cement to major Egyptian infrastructure projects
CEMEX is to supply cement and concrete to major Egyptian infrastructure projects, including two tunnels under the Suez Canal to link the Sinai Peninsula with mainland Egypt.
GCCA names CRH’s Manifold as first president
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has named Albert Manifold as its first President, supported by CEMEX’s Fernando A. González and CNBM’s Jianglin Cai.
Climate action for the cement industry to be discussed in Paris
An international panel of expects will discuss climate action for the cement industry at the World Cement Association Global Climate Change Forum.