Trinidad & Tobago’s cement production 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the cement production in Trinidad & Tobago declined -16.4% to 0.145 Mt, after 0.174 Mt in the same period last year and 0.184 Mt the year before.
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Jamaica’s Caribbean Cement expands Rockfort’s capacity
Caribbean Cement’s (CCCL’s) expansion project at the Rockfort cement plant in Jamaica is progressing towards full completion next year. CCCL, which is owned by Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL), in which Cemex has a 69.83% shareholding, plans to increase the plant’s…
Peru’s cement production -3.4% in 4M 2024 in minus
In the first 4 months in 2024, Peru’s cement production declined by -3.4% to 3.480 Mt, after 3.603 Mt in the same period last year and 4.251 Mt in the year before.
Chile’s cement dispatch declined -3.5% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Chile’s cement dispatch declined by -3.5% to 1.413 Mt, after 1.464 Mt in the same period in last year and 1.599 Mt in the year before.
Cemex Mexico developed AI-powered sales assistant
Cemex Mexico collaborated with Microsoft in the development of a generative AI-powered sales assistant. According to Cemex, this the first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-tool of its kind in the building materials industry assisting the interaction of the salesforce with clients by…
Puerto Rico’s cement dispatch -10.5% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Puerto Rico’s cement dispatch declined by -11.5% to 0.115 Mt, after 0.130 Mt in the same period last year and 0.109 Mt the year before.
Brazil’s Cimento Nacional to be owned by Buzzi Group
Italy-based Buzzi Group will increase its stake in Brazil’s Cimento National (NCPAR) from 50 to 100%, buying 50% shares from Grupo Ricardo Brennand (BCPAR). Cimento Nacional operates five cement plants (photo: Fábrica Matozinhos in MG) and two grinding units, with…
Mexico’s cement production +4.2% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Mexico’s cement production (by the integrated plants) increased +4.2% to 10.520 Mt, after 10.100 Mt in 1.Q in 2023. Accordingly, the increase from the year 2023 continues.
Argentina’s cement dispatch massively declined 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Argentina’s cement dispatch declined by -31.2% to 2.767 Mt, after 4.020 Mt in the same period last year. This comes after a +1.9% increase the year before.
Brazil’s accumulated cement dispatch +0.2% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Brazil dispatched 19.413 Mt of cement, which is almost the same as in he same period last year. However, in April the dispatch increased by +12.1% YoY to 5.148 Mt, after 4.594 Mt…