Mondi acquires paper bag converting lines from Lafarge Cement Egypt subsidiaries
The acquired production lines will increase Mondi’s capacity by around 150 –180 million bags annually and strengthen Mondi's position in the Egyptian paper bag market.
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ABB upgrades process control systems and cement grinding units in UAE
The company has installed its distributed control system (DCS) automation platform to upgrade three grinding units at Star Super Cement in Dubai, UAE.
FLSmidth cuts up to 20% CO2 with the world’s largest clay calcination solution
The order includes the world’s largest gas suspension calciner system and a complete grinding station adding another 120% grinding capacity.
Geminite Cement Industries to implement Infor ERP solution
The company chose Infor CloudSuite to empower its digital path and optimise delivery against a surging demand for cement boards across the UAE.
Packaging progress
Sigrid Eder-Ince, Starlinger, describes the economical and ecological advantages of woven polypropylene cement sacks and discusses the shift towards this type of packaging in C?te d’Ivoire.
Bamburi Cement signs solar power purchase agreement with MOMNAI Energy
The company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an Independent Power Producer, MOMNAI Energy Limited, to set up two Solar Plants adjacent to the company’s Mombasa Plant and Nairobi Grinding Plant.
President Buhari commissions 3 million tpy BUA cement plant
During a visit to Sokoto State, President Buhari praised BUA Group for being the largest employer in the northwest region of Nigeria.
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Ciments du Maroc to build a new grinding centre in Nador
The new Ciments du Maroc grinding centre located 18 km from the city of Nador in the municipality of Ouled Settout, will be operational from July 2022.
Fives to implement new clinker production line for Sococim Industries’ Rufisque Plant
Fives FCB and Sococim Industries (a subsidiary of the French cement group Vicat) have signed a contract for the supply of the new Rufisque Plant 6500 tpd clinker production line, Senegal.
CEMEX participates in Khalifa Port expansion in the UAE
The company has supplied advanced semi-dry heavy-duty concrete to the flagship port of AD Ports Group.
GlobalData: Olympics to provide boost for Egypt’s construction industry
Following the news that Egypt is planning to bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, Colin Foreman, Deputy Editor at MEED, part of data and analytics company GlobalData, offers his view.
Seeking success in Sub-Saharan Africa
World Cement Editor, David Bizley, provides an update on recent cement and construction news from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Holcim announces Africa’s largest 3D-printed affordable housing project
The company has announced Africa’s largest 3D-printed affordable housing project in Kenya, developed by its joint venture 14Trees in partnership with CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution.
HeidelbergCement sells business in Sierra Leone
The plant is located in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown and has a capacity of approximately 500 000 tpy.
Holcim closes divestment of business in Zambia
The sale of Holcim’s business in Zambia follows the divestment of the Indian Ocean cluster, which was closed at the end of October 2021.