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HeidelbergCement announces FRITZ & MACZIOL as ‘preferred supplier’ 25 November 2014
Germany: The IT logistic solution VAS, of FRITZ & MACZIOL, has become an integral part of the 'Logistic Efficiency Optimisation' (LEO) initiative initiative of HeidelbergCement.
Within the project, an integrated material-flow management will be introduced that will lead to a considerable cost reduction in the fields of logistics. Globally, several plants in the cement, aggregates as well as concrete businesses will be equipped with VAS. The implementation of VAS will lead to a significant optimisation of the dispatch and related logistical processes, as the increased level of automation will result in a much faster execution of many activities within the plants.
In this context, FRITZ & MACZIOL has also been announced as a 'preferred supplier' by HeidelbergCement. "FRITZ & MACZIOL reflects an ideal partner for us in the fields of IT logistics," said Tanja Hofmann, HeidelbergCement's group purchasing spokesperson.
HeidelbergCement currently runs the IT-Logistic solution VAS at four of its German cement plants. The solution will now be further implemented in its remaining German plants. At the same time both sides will work on the international roll-out.
Lafarge launches cement repacking plant in Thilawa 25 November 2014
Myanmar: Lafarge has opened a cement repacking and storing plant in Thilawa special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar. The plant cost an estimated US$10 - 20m. Lafarge owns 60% of the distribution depot, while two local firms own 20% each.
The depot, which is near Thilawa port, 20km outside Yangon, can store 20,000t of cement and will be able to expand capacity based on customer demand. The depot will mainly be used for repacking and storing cement, while the cement will be imported in bulk from Lafarge plants in the region, mainly from Malaysia and Vietnam. The company will primarily supply its cement to construction projects in the ongoing Japanese-backed Thilawa SEZ project and the rest to the local market.
Turkey: Turkish cement producer Afyon Çimento has decided to allot Euro133m to reconstruct its cement plant in the western Turkish city of Afyonkarahisar, Afyon Province. The company will relocate the plant from Afyonkarahisar to a site in Halimoru Village in the same district. The plant has a clinker production capacity of 450,000t/yr and cement grinding capacity of 550,000t/yr.
Silicon expands its team
Written by Global Cement staff
25 November 2014
Netherlands: Silicon, a specialist company in refractory anchoring systems and rapid arc stud welding technology, has announced that six new members have joined its team, where they will be instrumental in leading the organisation to drive worldwide business growth.
Marc Beers, who has been appointed as sales manager, has 15 years of experience at different sales management positions. "I look forward to working with such an awesome team and we are excited to work together on providing the best products and services to our customers." said Beers.
Anhui Conch invests in Myanmar Conch Cement joint venture 24 November 2014
Myanmar: The local Myint Investment Group has joined China's Anhui Conch Cement to upgrade the No 33 Kyaukse cement plant to 5000t/day of cement production capacity through a build-operate-transfer (BOT) system, according to the Ministry of Industry. The plant currently has a production capacity of 400t/day. The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration approved the joint venture, Myanmar Conch Cement Co Ltd, on 11 November 2014.