Southern Province Cement Co. And Arabian Cement Co. Have both revealed that net profits for Q1 2012 showed an increase of 25% on Q1 last year. Southern Province achieved a quarterly net profit of $75.9m, a 25.88% increase on the $60.3m last ...
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Ex-factory price of one cement bag was Rs179 in the year 2000-01, and now it stands at Rs370. Despite the rapid increase in input costs, cement prices increased only by Rs139 per bag. The compounded annual growth rate of cement prices was ...
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A new generation of highrise commercial and institutional wood buildings are planned for B. C. In the next couple of years. The buildings will feature engineered wood products, such as cross laminated timber (CLT), laminated veneer lumber ...
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RK Global Shares & Securities said that After increasing charge in Q3FY12 from 7% to 10% and the development surcharge from 2% to 5%, the railways have again gone for another round of freight rate increase by 19-33%, with effect from March ...
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Independent MLA Bob Simpson went head-to-head with Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell over public consultation and timber supply shortages. During question period in the house Tuesday, Simpson questioned the minister on a ...
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Demand for larch lumber from East Siberia has been growing in Germany since Easter. This is mainly owing to industrial planing mills having stepped up production on account of better sales opportunities for planed timber. Against this ...
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Grupo Empresarial Ence SA, (ENCE), Spain-based company engaged in the wood industry, runs talks with forest funds and competitors interested in buying the forest, according to Reuters, quoting El Economista local newspaper. According to ...
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The upswing in demand that surfaced in Austria, Germany and Switzerland in the second half of February actually intensified in March. At the same time, a number of European export markets have picked up, as well. As a result, Central ...
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Since the beginning of April, Swiss softwood sawmills have shown a revival in demand from building companies and to a lesser extent from the pallet and packaging industry. However, in view of the positive figures for the Swiss building ...
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In 2012, growth in new construction in the Emirates is expected to leap by 26%, increasing the estimated $1.249 trillion in ongoing construction in the UAE by more than $15bn. With sustainable construction now a strong driver in every ...
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The Finnish adhesives and impregnating resin manufacturer Dynea Chemicals has sold its shares in its two Russian joint ventures – MetaDynea and Karbodin - to the Latin American investment firm Kirsis. The transaction closed on 12 ...
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UK Flooring Direct has made its name in the industry for its commitment to competitive prices and premium products. Providing homeowners with an eclectic range of flooring products from solid wood to cork, UK Flooring Direct has launched ...
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Cement production in Ukraine in March 2012 grew by 7% compared to March 2011, to 620, 000 tonnes, while in February 2012 the decrease was 20.8% on February 2011, the State Statistics Service has said. Compared to February 2012, cement ...
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Armstrong Cabinet Products unit of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., says it has become a preferred vendor for 84 Lumber, a privately held building materials and services supplier selling mostly to professional contractors. Currently, 84 ...
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The government of Kenya is investing Sh 120 million in a bamboo processing venture intended to conserve its fast receding forest cover. The bamboo project is aimed at making bamboo products such as wooden jewellery, curtains and furniture ...
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