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Lucky Cement completes Karachi plant upgrades
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (83+ words) Looking ahead, AKD Research expects its share value to rise as a result of incorporating capacity enhancement. Additionally, the stock, supported by improved core margins, an anticipated increase in dividends from the power segment, and a recovery in cyclical segments,…...
Tarmac Tunstead secures a sustainable future
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (94+ words) cemnet. com For six decades, Tarmac's Tunstead cement plant near Buxton has been the backbone of UK construction, producing 270 Mt of cement since 1966. Today, the facility faces unprecedented challenges. Domestic cement production has plummeted to a 75-year low, squeezed by…...
Pakistan's new growth cycle
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (84+ words) cemnet. com Pakistan's cement sector is benefiting from a broader economic recovery, supported by lower inflation, easing interest rates, and improving construction activity. Rising demand, stronger profitability, and increased infrastructure spending are driving growth, while favourable long-term fundamentals continue to…...
Demolition ordered for Cupertino cement plant and quarry
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (363+ words) cemnet. com - Cemtech Europe 2026 07 - 09 October 2026, Paris, France Demolition ordered for Cupertino cement plant and quarry Demolition is scheduled to begin at the controversial Permanente Quarry and cement plant near Cupertino after years of planning. The plant stopped operations in April…...
Leilac secures second Asian commercial cement project
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (171+ words) Carbon capture technology developer Leilac has secured a paid engineering contract with an unnamed East Asian cement producer to assess the commercial deployment of its carbon capture and hybrid electrification technology. The engineering study will evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting…...
Martin Marietta to acquire Lhoist North America for US$13. 5bn
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (91+ words) Martin Marietta Materials has agreed to combine with Lhoist North America in a transaction valued at US$13. 5bn in cash and common stock. Lhoist North America is a subsidiary of Lhoist Group and a major producer of lime and industrial mineral…...
Uzbekistan cement production rises 35% in 4 M26
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (123+ words) Cement production in Uzbekistan increased by 35. 4 per cent Yo Yto 6. 5 Mt in the first four months of 2026, according to the country's National Statistics Committee. The increase comes as Uzbekistan continues to expand its role as a regional cement supplier, particularly…...
Bangladesh's cement industry is facing significant challenges
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (255+ words) The cement industry in Bangladesh is facing significant challenges due to rising production costs and a declining market, prompting manufacturers to seek policy support. A prolonged slowdown in the construction sector, sluggish implementation of government projects, and weaker residential construction…...
Titan Egypt expands exports with new Alexandria silos
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (198+ words) Titan Cement Egypt has inaugurated two new export silos at its Alexandria cement plant following a "10m investment to expand its export capabilities. The new facilities enabled the company to ship its first 38, 000t cargo of Type I/II cement to the…...
Cemvision and Siemens partner on low-carbon cement plants
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (172+ words) Sweden-based low-carbon cement producer Cemvision has signed a strategic partnership with Siemens AB to develop and scale near-zero-carbon cement production facilities. Under a memorandum of understanding, Siemens will become a preferred technology supplier for Cemvision's future plants, providing electrical distribution…...