Companies associated with Peru’s cement association, ASOCEM, dispatched 847 982 t of cement on the country’s domestic market in June 2014. Meanwhile, exports came in at 20 461 t. In 1H14, domestic cement dispatches increased by 0.84% y/y.
According to INEI, the Peruvian economy grew by 1.84% in May 2014, with all sectors demonstrating positive growth in the first five months of the year. In May alone, activity in the country’s construction industry improved by 4.75%, boosted by greater public investment in road and bridge infrastructure. Higher activity in terms of commercial and office buildings helped to drive cement demand.
With Brazil hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup, attention has turned to Latin America this month. But how has the region’s cement industry fared? Paul Maxwell-Cook takes a look.
The 6th CBC took place in São Paulo in May after a gap of 15 years. The event, which was attended by some 300 local and international cement industry representatives, included a high quality technical programme and an engaging exhibition.
Argos, one of Latin America’s biggest cement producers, has agreed a deal with SKF, whereby the latter will provide engineering products and services for Argos’ cement plant operations in Colombia.