Cimpor workers initiate four-day strike

17 April 2024 signifies a concerted effort by employees to push for revisions to the Company Agreement, following decades without industrial action. Fátima Messias, Feviccom's coordinator, underscores the significance of worker unity in advocating for fair labor...

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• Category: People

Santa Cruz dominates Bolivia’s cement market

17 April 2024 the intricate interplay between cement production, infrastructure development, and economic vitality, shaping Bolivia's industrial landscape.[/PAID] Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution expressly prohibited.

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• Category: Volume & Pricing

Ukrainian building materials market dynamics

17 April 2024 dynamics, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine. Volodymyr Vlasiuk, CEO of Ukrainian Industry Expertise and Chairman of the Industrial Modernization Committee of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the need for systematic government...

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• Category: Construction

Greif expands bulk corrugated capacity in Dallas

17 April 2024 triple wall sheets and jumbo boxes, offering inline gluing and stitching capabilities. These products cater to the industrial and agricultural sectors, contributing to Greif's comprehensive corrugated solutions portfolio. Copyright CW Group. All rights...

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• Category: North America

Adami's green bonds fuel new paper mill

17 April 2024 commitment to sustainability. This exclusive operation, the first of its kind with Caixa, is dedicated to expanding the industrial park and establishing a new paper factory, fostering the creation of 150 direct and 350 indirect jobs. José Adami Neto,...

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• Category: South America

Packnatur expands cellulose mesh production

17 April 2024 to the forefront of the international packaging sector. Under the leadership of CEO Manfred Kern, Packnatur Neudau's industrial production capacity has seen significant growth. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, including testing facilities for...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Al Jouf Cement initiates Easter Industrial Co.'s liquidation process

16 April 2024 to optimize investment (CW Group) Al Jouf Cement has initiated the liquidation process for its subsidiary, Eastern Industrial Co. (EICO), marking an important development in its portfolio management, according to Argaam. With Al Jouf Cement holding a 10...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Nextgreen Ventures with Xiamen C&D

16 April 2024 aims to leverage Nextgreen's patented PRC-RBMP technology and Xiamen C&D Paper's expertise to pioneer eco-friendly industrial practices. The facility, with an initial production capacity of 100,000 tons per annum, will utilize oil palm empty fruit...

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• Category: Asia

LC Paper revolutionizes paper recycling

16 April 2024 circularity, LC Paper's investment targets the improvement of recycled paper's recyclability. By leveraging cutting-edge industrial machinery, meticulously designed with input from engineering experts in Germany and India, the company seeks to elevate...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Fortera opens its first low-carbon cement plant in California

15 April 2024 Plant, located in California, operates alongside the existing CalPortland cement plant and is North America's first industrial CO2 mineralization facility for green cement production. With 70 percent lower emissions compared to ordinary cement,...

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• Category: Environment

Ammonium nitrate industry trends

15 April 2024 and exhibits a notable increase of 81.68 percent from its lowest point recorded at 82.52 points on October 30, 2016. The industrial chain index serves as a barometer reflecting the overall prosperity of the Ammonium Nitrate industrial chain. The...

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• Category: Markets & Trade

California companies secure funding for cement decarbonization

12 April 2024 ambitious SB 596, mandating net-zero emission cement by 2045, positioning the state as a pioneer in sustainable industrial practices. With ongoing support and innovative technologies, California's cement industry leads the charge towards a greener, more...

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• Category: Environment

National Cement secures financial aid to settle debts

12 April 2024 Attended by President William Ruto, the opening of the facility was hailed as a significant achievement in the country's industrial expansion agenda. Operational for four years and employing 5,000 individuals, the plant is expected to create an...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

NCG Group and Acuti Fundin to built a cement plant in Uzbekistan

12 April 2024 to sustainable development and regional prosperity through this collaboration. The cement plant project not only promises industrial advancement in Uzbekistan but also strengthens economic ties across Central Asia, reinforcing the companies' global...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Burnpur Cement plans to build a plant in West Bengal

12 April 2024 the company's second manufacturing plant in West Bengal, complementing its existing facilities in Asansol and Patratu Industrial Area, Jharkhand. Gutgutia emphasized Burnpur Cement's commitment to excellence, striving not only for increased production...

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• Category: Plant Expansions

Steel production strategy shift

12 April 2024 aim of optimizing production efficiency. This positions the company in response to broader challenges facing the German industrial landscape, characterized by concerns over competitiveness and evolving market dynamics. The reduction in production...

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• Category: Other

Coal supply rises

12 April 2024 investments in new production capacity, leading to a substantial increase in output. Moreover, efforts to optimize the industrial layout have resulted in enhanced efficiency and productivity across key coal-producing regions, further bolstering national...

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• Category: Markets & trade

Cement demand increases by 20 percent in Volga

11 April 2024 cement supply to the region by 41 percent, ensuring adequate provision to meet the escalating demand from residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects, alongside a surge in mortgage lending. With more than 1500 investment initiatives underway in...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Ammonium nitrate industry index update

11 April 2024 8, 2022, while showing a notable 81.88 percent increase from its lowest point of 82.52 points on October 30, 2016. The industrial chain index serves as a crucial barometer, reflecting the overall prosperity of the entire industrial chain. International...

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• Category: Markets & Trade

Revamp steel and construction levies

11 April 2024 iron ore exports, the government failed to limit iron ore and steel coil imports, undermining efforts to promote local industrial minerals and stimulate the mining sector. As the levies make locally mined iron ore less competitive globally, achieving...

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• Category: Other