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Pakistan: The Sindh High Court has ordered the provincial government to take possession of around 1100 acres of land of Rohri Cement’s plant while a dispute concerning the lease of the land is decided. The Sindh government has argued that the lease of land was illegal was the cement producer’s representatives have asked the court to grant a grace period, according to the Dawn newspaper. The case continues.
Minister backs Hetauda Cement 13 December 2018
Nepal: Matrika Yadav, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, has offered support to Hetadua Cement at the inauguration of a work program at its plant. However, he said that any upgrades to the plant depending on other parties, according to the Republica newspaper. The state-owned company has made a profit in recent years after a period of decline.
Yara simplifies operating model 13 December 2018
Sweden: Yara is simplifying its operating model to three segments from the start of 2019. The change follows its decision to focus its strategy on the crop nutrition market.
Its Sales & Marketing segment will comprise all of Yara's existing Crop Nutrition business units. Former industry segment divisions Base Chemicals, Industry Reagents and Animal Nutrition (excluding South Africa) will also be transferred to it. Its New Business segment will include businesses to establish commercial innovation within decarbonisation and the circular economy, a business for autonomous logistics operations including the Yara Birkeland autonomous electric ship project and a portfolio of businesses to cover Environmental Solutions, Mining Applications, Animal Nutrition South Africa and Industrial Nitrates.
"Earlier this year, we set out our strategy as the crop nutrition company for the future, and we are now adapting and simplifying our operating model accordingly. Following a period of substantial investments, our main focus going forward will be on operational excellence, innovation and growing scalable crop nutrition solutions," said Svein Tore Holsether, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Yara International.
Yara's offerings to the cement industry include NOx emissions control products.
UK: The British Lime Association (BLA) has published its 2018 Sustainable Development Report. The UK lime sector has responded to improved conditions in the domestic market, and the increased demand from the iron and steel sector in 2017. Exports of lime by BLA Members have increased by 30% since 2006 and made up 26% of sales in 2017. Following the launch of the MPA Charter in 2017, the BLA Sustainable Development Report is now set out to align with the seven MPA strategic priorities.
Markus Schröder appointed director of Elogic Filtration
Written by Global Cement staff
12 December 2018
Germany: Markus Schröder has been appointed as the director of Elogic Filtration. It follows Elogic’s acquisition of Ruhr Montan Environmental (RME) and the incorporation of the company into its Elogic Filtration division. Schröder was the director of RME. Previous to this he was the director of Intensiv-Filter in Langenberg.