Chile’s cement dispatch down -4.3% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Chile’s cement dispatch declined by -4.3% to 4.519 Mt, after 4.725 Mt in the same period last year and 5.363 Mt in the year before.
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FCT Combustion received FlashCalx contract in the USA
FCT Combustion has been awarded the contract for a 1100 tpd flash calciner to an undisclosed client in the USA. The FlashCalx™ calciner will be used probably for the production of calcined clay, the new supplementary cementitious material. Beside the…
Uzbekistan’s cement production up +33.3% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Uzbekistan’s cement production (of the large plants) increased by +33.3% to 14.743 Mt, after 11.059 Mt in the same period last year and 10.891 Mt in the year before.
Estonia’s cement production down -6.4% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Estonia’s cement production declined by -6.4% to 176 kt, after 188 kt in the same period last year and 251 kt in the year before.
US CalPortland expands its assets in California
CalPortland acquired the aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets of Grimes Rock and its affiliates in Ventura County, in the US. The acquisition will enhance the company’s footprint in Southern California. It includes ready-mix and recycling operations in Oxnard, California, and aggregate operations…
Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch up +3.9% in year 2024
In calendar year 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch increased by +3.9% to 51.285 Mta, after 49.337 Mta in the last year and 52.598 Mta in 2022.
Saudi Arabia’s exports down -5.5% in year 2024
In calendar year 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement exports declined by -5.5% to 1.965 Mta, after 2.079 Mta in the last year and 1.863 Mta in 2022.
India’s Nuvoco Vistas to acquire insolvent Vadraj Cement
Nuvoco Vistas, India’s 5th largest cement group, has emerged as the successful applicant to buy Vadraj Cement under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. Vadraj Cement (formerly known as ABG Cement) owns a decommissioned clinker unit (photo) and grinding unit as…
Morocco’s cement dispatch up +9.4% in year 2024
In the calendar year 2024, Morocco’s cement dispatch increased by +9.4% to 13.693 Mta, after 12.511 Mta in the last year and 12.487 Mta in the year before.
Vietnam’s cement + clinker exports -12.9% in Nov. 2024
In November 2024, Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports declined by -12.9% to 2.179 Mt, after 2.502 Mt in November last year and 2.540 Mt in the year before.