Peru: Heidelberg Materials has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 70% majority stake in Peru-based Cementos Inka. The company was founded in 2007 and employs around 200 people. It operates two grinding units with a combined capacity of 1.3Mt/yr, as well as two ready-mix concrete plants. Its production sites are located near Lima and Pisco. According to a statement from Heidelberg Materials, both parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to be closed by October 2026.

Argentina: Total cement despatches in Argentina fell by 8% year-on-year to 817,000t in August 2026, and accumulated despatches in the first eight months of 2026 fell by 4% year-on-year to 6.32Mt. Domestic despatches fell by 8% year-on-year to 814,000t in August 2026, while exports fell to 2625t from 3541t in August 2025.

Total cement consumption fell by 8% year-on-year to 815,000t in August 2026, with accumulated consumption in the first eight months of 2026 down by 4% year-on-year to 6.29Mt. Imports fell to 220t in August 2026 from 298t in August 2025.

Cuba: Amid the country’s ‘difficult’ economic situation, Cemento Siguaney is behind on its production schedule for 2026, according to local press.

Technical director of the company’s Taguasco plant Juan Carlos Torres Rodríguez said "We can say that today, out of a production plan for grey cement exceeding 24,000t in 2026, we have only accumulated 7640t. Our products are directed to the five eastern provinces, to Ciego de Ávila, Sancti Spíritus, Villa Clara and Cienfuegos. Among the fundamental causes limiting cement production, for quite some time now, has been the lack of refractory bricks.  We are working with innovators who are using their own concrete to cover the kiln, as well as the significant deterioration of the kiln floor, which causes heat loss and reduces efficiency. Based on current conditions with raw materials, including clinker, we expect to increase production in September and October 2026.”

Poland: 2000t of Fuller (formerly FLSmidth) equipment from an uncompleted cement plant project in Poland are up for sale, including an ATOX 25 coal mill and OK cement mills weighing approximately 30t each, Pfister DRW rotor weighfeeder, a brand new rotary kiln burner, gearboxes and roller conveyors.  The largest individual component is approximately 6m in diameter and 90t in weight, requiring specialised heavy transport.

The equipment was part of a major cement plant project planned to be commissioned between 2007 and 2009, but was never completed due to the 2008 global financial crisis. As a result, the equipment remained in storage and has never been installed or put into operation. The equipment is genuine New Old Stock inventory consisting of original OEM components intended for long-term operation of industrial grinding systems, sold by NetBid Poland. The equipment can be sold individually.