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Mădălina Gogorici appointed as Health and Safety Manager at Holcim Romania
Written by Global Cement staff
27 September 2017
Romania: Mădălina Gogorici has been appointed as the Health and Safety Manager at Holcim Romania, a new position within the company. A biochemistry graduate from the University of Bucharest with a Master’s degree in Ecology and Sustainable Development she holds over 20 years of experience in the field.
Stephan Oehme appointed as Global Sales Director at FLSmidth Pfister and Ventomatic
Written by Global Cement staff
27 September 2017
Germany/Italy: Stephan Oehme has been appointed as the Global Sales Director of both FLSmidth Pfister and FLSmidth Ventomatic. Oehme, aged 50 years, is an industry expert with more than 20 years experience in the respective business fields. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has worked previously as a Director Sales and Technology. In order to support the combined sales force of both companies he will increase the cooperation between both sales teams.
FLSmidth Pfister develops high-end gravimetric dosing systems for the cement and minerals plants. FLSmidth Ventomatic specialises in packaging and delivering solutions for the same sector. Both companies are subsidiaries of Denmark’s FLSmidth.
Votorantim Cimentos to sell stake in Suwannee American Cement 27 September 2017
US: Votorantim Cimentos is selling its 50% stake in Suwannee American Cement based in Florida. The sale is intended to focus Votorantim’s portfolio and reduce its debts according to the Valor Econômico newspaper. The effects of Hurricane Irma are expected to increase the selling time. Votorantim operates the 1Mt/yr Suwannee cement plant in Branford with Anderson Columbia. The cement producer supplies markets in Florida and Georgia.
Vietnam cement sales rise by 6% to 59Mt in first nine months of 2017 27 September 2017
Vietnam: The Vietnam Building Material Association estimates cement sales rose by 5% year-on-year to 59Mt in the first nine months of 2017. This represented 74% of its annual target, according to the Việt Nam News newspaper. 45Mt of cement was sold domestically, an increase of 4%, and 14Mt was exported. Cement production capacity is 86Mt/yr but demand is estimated at 60Mt/yr. The country is predicted to face a surplus of 26Mt in 2017, according to the Vietnam Cement Association.
McInnis Cement inaugurates Port-Daniel–Gascons plant 27 September 2017
Canada: McInnis Cement has inaugurated its Port-Daniel–Gascons plant in Quebec. Provincial Prime Minister Philippe Couillard attended the ceremony. First cement at the 2.2Mt/yr plant was produced in June 2017 and the unit has started commercial production since then. Construction at the site started in mid-2014. However, cost overruns saw the government-backed project delayed and then taken over by an investor.