South Africa's environmental management inspector unit, the Green Scorpions, has started the first of a series of compliance inspections at various cement manufacturing facilities across the country, the government said on Tuesday.
The unit started its blitz, which signaled the start of the ‘Clean Cement' campaign, with an inspection at the Lafarge cement plant, in the North West province on Monday. Over the coming week, PPC facilities in Limpopo, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and the Western Cape would also be inspected.
The Green scorpions would monitor compliance with all environmental legislations, authorisations and permits applicable to each site.
The campaign follows the multi-year national environmental compliance campaign in the iron and steel and ferroalloy industry, known as Operation Ferro.
"The cement industry has been prioritised in this new environmental compliance campaign because of the growing demand for its products. An increase in construction and development projects in the country and rapid expansions in the cement sector means that the industry may contribute significantly to pollution if not mitigated and managed properly," said Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism deputy DG for environmental quality and protection Joanne Yawitch.
Resourse :- www.environment.co.za
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Monarch Cement Company
The Monarch Cement Company (Monarch) is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The Company is engaged in two lines of business: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business. Cement Business refers to the manufacture and sale of cement, and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business refers to Monarch's ready-mixed concrete, concrete products and sundry building materials business. The Company's products are marketed under the name MONARCH. Concrete products primarily include pre-formed components produced by the Company that are ready for use in the construction of commercial buildings, institutional facilities and parking garages. The Company owns and operates quarries located near its Humboldt, Kansas plant.
Company address :- The Monarch Cement Company, 449 1200 Street, Humboldt, KS 66748
Resourse :- topics.nytimes.com
Company address :- The Monarch Cement Company, 449 1200 Street, Humboldt, KS 66748
Resourse :- topics.nytimes.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008
US Concrete cuts 2Q profit outlook
U.S. Concrete Inc., which makes ready-mixed concrete and other building supplies, on Tuesday cut its second quarter profit guidance, citing a jump in raw material costs and a tough sales environment.
The company said it now expects to post a profit from continuing operations of about 8 cents or 9 cents per share, down from its previous projection of 10 cents to 16 cents per share.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expect a profit of 14 cents per share for the quarter.
The company said ready-mixed concrete sales volumes began to fall below expectations beginning in May, resulting in an about nine percent volume shortfall and lower profitability.
The average ready-mixed concrete selling price rose 2.6 percent, but the raw materials spread fell as a result of higher aggregate and diesel fuel costs, the company said.
U.S. Concrete added that it expects quarterly drops in demand for the rest of the year.
In premarket trading Tuesday, shares of U.S. Concrete fell 21 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $5.37.
REsourse :- http://biz.yahoo.com/
The company said it now expects to post a profit from continuing operations of about 8 cents or 9 cents per share, down from its previous projection of 10 cents to 16 cents per share.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expect a profit of 14 cents per share for the quarter.
The company said ready-mixed concrete sales volumes began to fall below expectations beginning in May, resulting in an about nine percent volume shortfall and lower profitability.
The average ready-mixed concrete selling price rose 2.6 percent, but the raw materials spread fell as a result of higher aggregate and diesel fuel costs, the company said.
U.S. Concrete added that it expects quarterly drops in demand for the rest of the year.
In premarket trading Tuesday, shares of U.S. Concrete fell 21 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $5.37.
REsourse :- http://biz.yahoo.com/
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Pakistani cement exporters eyeing India
Pakistan's cement industry is eyeing the Indian market and wants the government to lobby with New Delhi to surmount the hurdle of standards certification.Pakistani exports to India have got stuck for want of certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
'We have asked the federal government to get approval from the BIS as a number of Pakistani companies have applied for it,' said Aizaz Shaikh, chairman All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).
Pakistani cement makers, operating their factories below capacity, are eyeing the Indian market, which is estimated to require more than 2.5-3 million tonnes cement annually.The industry says it can easily supply 6,000 to 8,000 tonnes daily.
Industry sources said that local factories had enough capacity to ship 8,000-10,000 tonnes of cement a day to India. Pakistani cement makers have set a price of Rs.240 per 50 kg bag while the local price is Rs.190 to Rs.210.
Resourse :- nerve.in/
'We have asked the federal government to get approval from the BIS as a number of Pakistani companies have applied for it,' said Aizaz Shaikh, chairman All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).
Pakistani cement makers, operating their factories below capacity, are eyeing the Indian market, which is estimated to require more than 2.5-3 million tonnes cement annually.The industry says it can easily supply 6,000 to 8,000 tonnes daily.
Industry sources said that local factories had enough capacity to ship 8,000-10,000 tonnes of cement a day to India. Pakistani cement makers have set a price of Rs.240 per 50 kg bag while the local price is Rs.190 to Rs.210.
Resourse :- nerve.in/
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