Global Cement News

India: Grasim Industries accepted bids worth US$117m in an issue of bonds on 5 June, Reuters has reported. The bonds reportedly have a maturity of five years.

Germany: Screencore has announced the appointment of WBI Baumaschinen as their distributor for Germany. AggNet News has reported that WBI Baumaschinen will offer Screencore’s entire product portfolio, with a focus on stockpilers, trommels and pugmills. It will also provide a comprehensive aftermarket package, including parts, servicing and technical support.

Screencore director Ciarán Ryan said "The Screencore range fits seamlessly into WBI's existing product lines and allows them to offer a true total solution to their customers."

India: Dalmia Cement (Bharat) plans to raise US$122m through the issue of bonds maturing in seven and 10 years. Reuters has reported that the sale includes a greenshoe option of US$34.9m. The producer will receive coupon and commitment bids for both options from 11 June 2025.

Colombia: National grey cement production fell by 7% year-on-year to 1.06Mt in April 2025. Shipments to the domestic market declined by 7% to 0.99Mt. Between January and April 2025, production dropped by 3% year-on-year to 4.24Mt and domestic shipments fell by 1% year-on-year to 3.91Mt.

Morocco: Cement sales reached 6Mt from January to May 2025, up by 9% year-on-year from 5.5Mt, according to the Ministry of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and Urban Policy.

The growth concerns deliveries by Professional Association of Cement Manufacturers (APC) members Asment Temara, Ciments de l'Atlas, Ciments du Maroc, LafargeHolcim Maroc and Novacim. In May 2025, APC members delivered 1.5Mt of cement, up by 7% from 1.4Mt in May 2024.