Construction is all about materials, and it is one of the resource-intensive industries. Among many other materials, cement is an essential binding material in any construction project. Considering the circumstances, the cement will remain the key material to satisfy global construction needs. Portland cement use started almost 200 years ago …
Read More »CMT’s 18th Asia CemenTrade Summit identifies major trends and promising new markets for the Cement Industry
CMT’s 18th Asia CemenTrade Summit convenes in Bangkok 25-26 Oct 2016 bringing together major players in the Cement and Construction industry as they assess the global economic slowdown, oversupply in Asia’s cement markets plus aggressive competition that are triggering producers to explore export markets as well as new strategies. The …
Read More »9th Middle East CemenTrade Outlines Supply Demand Dynamics & Opportunities in GCC & Middle East Markets
The 9th Middle East CemenTrade summit will open on 28-29 October, 2014 in Dubai to a huge gathering of cement manufacturers and major stakeholders seeking opportunities emerging from the massive ‘Construction Boom’ in the region and the billion dollar infrastructure projects planned across the Middle East. Dubai, UAE (PRWEB) August 26, 2014 Riding …
Read More »Cement markets in CIS countries continue to grow
With an 11% growth in cement consumption in 2010 and a further 12% growth expected for 2011, cement producers in the countries of the former Soviet Union have been able to forget about the dramatic events of 2009, when there was a reduction of more than 20% in the consumption …
Read More »Growth Returns to Cement Markets in CIS Countries
After a difficult 2009, when there was a reduction of more than 20% in the consumption of cement in the region, the cement markets in the countries of the former Soviet Union are expected to witness growth again. In the longer term, per capita cement consumption in the CIS countries …
Read More »EU-Financed Projects Will Spur Demand for Cement in Central Europe
With residential and non-residential construction still subdued, cement producers in Central Europe are hoping that infrastructure upgrade investments co-financed with EU sources will help the industry in the challenging times. There are nearly 40 cement plants located in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, with a total …
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