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News Anhui Conch embraces 'go-global' policy

Anhui Conch embraces 'go-global' policy

Written by Global Cement staff 16 November 2011
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China: Anhui Conch Cement Co Ltd, China's biggest cement producer, plans to add 10Mt/yr of cement production capacity to its annual total by 2015 via overseas expansions. This will include both setting up its own new facilities and acquiring international rivals that are currently weakened by the European debt crisis, according to Wang Jianchao, manager of Anhui Conch's foreign economic cooperation department. Anhui Conch wants to expand its production to other countries because China has restrictions on new cement projects, which aim to combat the industry's overcapacity. The Shanghai-listed company produced 110Mt of cement in China in 2010 according to its annual report.

Jianchao said that the company, which currently has no overseas production, is engaged in a 'go-global' strategy. "Many cement plant owners in the Eurozone want a quick bailout because they need cash to save their businesses, which were hit hard by the European debt crisis," said Wang, adding that the company is moving at the best time to build its overseas operation. He declined to disclose the budget for strategy, but said the company is financially strong enough to expand.

Anhui Conch Cement began its overseas expansion in late June 2011 when it signed a memorandum of understanding to invest USD2.35bn in several Indonesian cement plants. Wang offered no details on the status of the proposed Indonesian projects, but he hinted that the Anhui Conch's first foreign factory may open elsewhere because opportunities in other countries are also being explored.

"Apart from Indonesia, we are in discussions with potential business partners in Mongolia, Central Asia and South America. It's hard to say whether our foreign production will operate in Indonesia first, because other foreign projects may proceed more smoothly," said Wang.

To help its overseas expansion plan go smoothly, Anhui Conch teamed up with the Swedish industrial leader Atlas Copco Group AB to gain access to its cutting-edge mining machinery and training systems. The two companies have a history of cooperation dating to 1993 and the drilling equipment used by Anhui Conch is supplied by Atlas Copco.The Swedish company has a strong customer base in Indonesia.

Last modified on 22 November 2011
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