Spain: Spain's competition watchdog CNC has imposed a fine of Euro11.1m on five cement companies, namely Cementos Portland, Beriain, Cetya, Vresa and Cemex España, which have been accused of setting up a cartel in northern Spain.
Cementos Portland was ordered to pay Euro5.72m, followed by Beriain with a Euro2.5m fine. Next came Cetya and Vresa with fines of Euro1.14m and Euro0.96m respectively. Cemex España will be forced to forfeit Euro0.5m.