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📺 🚨 M&A frenzy is looming over 20 cement giants in Nepal! As the construction industry heats up, will you seize the opportunity or get left behind? #CementIndustry
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Construction Nepal 2026: Why M&A is Coming for 20 Cement Giants › Alpha Business Media Nepal's cement industry faces a saturation crisis, leading to M&As among 20 firms as they seek BIS certification or risk extinction. MARKETS Key Takeaways The BIS certification is not merely a quality...

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DG Khan Cement plans Pakistan’s largest single clinker line with 11,000 tons/day capacity at its Dera Ghazi Khan plant, lifting total clinker capacity to 10 million tons annually.

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Hume Cement sells subsidiary to YTL Cement Sarawak for base price of RM215 million KUALA LUMPUR: Hume Cement Industries Bhd (HCIB) has entered into a conditional agreement to sell its entire equity interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hume Concrete Sdn Bhd (HCCT) to YTL Cement (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (YTL Cement Sarawak) at a base sale price of RM215 million. YTL Cement Sarawak’s parent company, YTL Cement Bhd, which is a 96.11 percent subsidiary of YTL Corporation Bhd, acted as the corporate guarantor for the transaction. HCIB in a filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday said the proposed sale of HCCT, which manufactures and markets concrete and related products, is being implemented as part of the […]

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Kaushalya Logistics appoints Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as CEO He is tasked with boosting distribution efficiency, increasing process transparency, and improving the customer experience.

Kaushalya Logistics, a logistics partner to the Indian cement industry, on 27 of November announced the appointment of Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Construction minister promises support for cement sector There was an empty house for Chris MacDonald's lessons in cement chemistry, history and politics last week.

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Cement plants may soon face fewer environmental regulations! 🏗️ The MoEFCC proposes exempting standalone cement grinding units w/o captive power plants from prior clearance. 🤔 #Environment #India #CementIndustry

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Cement Sales in Pakistan Rise by 15.08% in First Quarter 2025 Domestic dispatches were 9.573 million tons as against 8.319 million tons during the same period last year, showing an increase of 15.08%.

Pakistan witnessed a significant increase in domestic sales and exports of cement during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. #cementindustry #cementsale

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Sarbottam Cement Profit Jumps 572% in One Year Sarbottam Cement’s profit has surged this year, surprising investors. The company earned Rs. 1.45 crore in net profit by the fourth quarter. This is a 572%

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Cement oversupply has Namibia on chokehold … as neighbours shut export doors - New Era Namibia Cement oversupply has Namibia on chokehold … as neighbours shut export doors  New Era Namibia

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Diana Casey: the cement industry is proving net zero is no zero-sum game The UK cement industry is ready to blaze a trail for modern, green manufacturing but government needs to embrace the potential of CCUS).

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Meet the cement transport ship that makes cement ingredients while sailing London-based Seabound has developed a carbon capture system that transforms CO2 from a ship's engine into limestone, which Heidelberg Materials will use to make cement.

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NaCC rules Cheetah-Ohorongo deal a no-go Justicia Shipena The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has blocked the proposed merger between Whale Rock Cement, trading as Cheetah Cement, and Schwenk Namibia, the parent company of Ohorongo Cement. The decision was announced on Friday, 4 July 2025, following an investigation into the acquisition filed on 17 February 2025. Whale Rock Cement had applied to acquire the entire issued share capital in Schwenk Namibia from Schwenk Zement International GmbH & Co. KG. Whale Rock Cement owns and operates a cement plant near Otjiwarongo and supplies the domestic market under the Cheetah Cement brand. Schwenk Namibia holds a controlling interest in Ohorongo Cement, one of the country’s largest cement producers. It also owns Energy for Future, a company that produces energy for Ohorongo using biomass sourced from clearing farm scrub. The Commission defined the relevant market as the production and supply of cement in Namibia. It found that the merger would turn the current duopoly into a monopoly, eliminating one of the country’s only two major competitors. NaCC warned that the deal would give the merged company excessive market power, enabling it to act without regard to normal market pressures. The potential consequences, according to the commission include higher cement prices, lower output, declining quality, and fewer choices for consumers. The effects, the Commission noted, would ripple through the construction sector and the broader economy. NaCC also raised concerns about employment. It said that overlaps between the two companies could result in job losses. It further warned that post-merger strategies might reduce tax contributions, which could negatively affect government revenue. “The transaction was found to be likely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in the relevant market,” the Commission stated. During a stakeholders’ meeting hosted by the NaCC in Windhoek, Otavi Constituency Councillor George Garab had objected to the merger, citing concerns over the potential sale of Ohorongo Cement to foreign investors. Garab, representing the Otavi Cement Group, expressed worry about the long-term impact of such a move on local interests. Nick Korb, speaking on behalf of a business consortium that includes also opposed the merger. He warned that it would collapse the current duopoly and create a monopoly. Ohorongo Cement is majority-owned by Schwenk Zement International GmbH & Co., which holds a 69.83% stake through Schwenk Namibia. The Industrial Corporation of South Africa owns 14.27%, the Development Bank of Namibia holds 11.73%, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa owns 4.17%. Transparency concerns also emerged during the meeting. It was revealed that Cheetah Cement had not informed its employees about the proposed merger. Company spokesperson Tabby Moyo confirmed the omission, saying it was done deliberately to avoid speculation and confusion among workers.

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Is consolidation in the cement industry justifiable? A closer look at the Swenk // Whale Rock Cement merger Johannes Shangadi  On 5 June 2025, the Namibian Competition Commission convened a public conference under Section 46 of the Competition Act in relation to the proposed acquisition of Swenk’s shareholding in Ohorongo Cement by Whale Rock Cement, the owner of Cheetah Cement. This transaction would effectively consolidate Namibia’s only two cement manufacturers into a single integrated entity. As clarified by Mr. Johannes Ashipala, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at the Commission, Section 46 conferences are investigative by design. They serve as fact-finding exercises, critical engagements that precede the Commission’s final determination. This article seeks to discuss the issues raised at the conference.  Structural context: From duopoly to monopoly The proposed transaction is classified as a horizontal merger, given that both entities operate in the manufacturing and distribution of cement. Such mergers are inherently the most problematic under competition law due to the elimination of an active competitor from the market. Namibia’s current cement industry operates as a duopoly. Post-merger, this would collapse into a monopoly, raising immediate red flags regarding pricing power, quality standards, and exclusionary conduct. The Commission’s preliminary concerns mirror those that led to the prohibition of the 2020 West China Cement // Ohorongo Cement merger. The rationale is consistent: a structural shift from two players to one poses serious risks to market dynamics. Preliminary findings: Price, quality, and public Interest The Commission has taken a preliminary view that the merger is likely to result in: * Potential degradation in product quality; * A risk of increased or predatory pricing; * Foreclosure of downstream suppliers and SMEs currently integrated into the Ohorongo supply chain. These concerns are amplified by the possibility that the merged entity could raise barriers to entry through vertical integration and the consolidation of customer bases. Notably, the Commission questions whether the merged firm would have an incentive and ability to engage in exclusionary conduct. While dominance alone does not equate to abuse, the inquiry turns on whether external constraints (such as import competition) are sufficient to discipline such a monopoly. The merging parties argue that existing importers and regulatory standards, such as the NSI compliance regime and historical price conduct, should allay these concerns. Market realities and the counterfactual The parties present a compelling counterfactual: that absent the merger, one of the cement plants would likely shut down due to persistent overcapacity. Cement demand in Namibia sits at approximately 600,000 tonnes, against a combined annual capacity of 2.6 million tonnes. With limited export prospects, given regional bans (e.g., Botswana) and cost disadvantages (e.g., South Africa), the argument is that the market cannot sustain two players. From a policy perspective, the Commission must weigh these market constraints against its statutory obligations under Section 2 of the Competition Act: to promote efficiency, protect consumers, and prevent the creation of anti-competitive structures. Efficiency gains and remedies While the merging parties cite cost efficiencies and tax advantages as justifications, the Commission remains cautious. Efficiencies must be: * Merger-specific; * Verifiable; and * Capable of offsetting anti-competitive effects. To remedy potential harm, the Commission signaled openness to a range of conditions, including: * Employment safeguards; * Price monitoring mechanisms; * Potential structural remedies such as divestiture. However, given that each party operates a single plant, a structural divestiture could strike at the heart of the transaction. Unless the interest lies in specific assets (e.g., Ohorongo’s customer base or machinery), such remedies may prove impractical. Public participation and stakeholder views Stakeholder input was robust. A major customer of Ohorongo, contributing 10% of its sales, strongly opposed the merger. Their concerns included: * Harm to customers in both Namibia and South Africa; * Loss of an active competitive constraint; * Job losses; * Quality degradation; and * Increased reliance on imports from Asia. These public interest considerations are squarely within the Commission’s mandate under Section 47(2), which requires the balancing of competition and socio-economic factors. Concluding reflections This merger places the Commission at the intersection of industrial policy and competition enforcement. The stakes are high: the cement industry underpins infrastructure development, job creation, and national competitiveness. Yet the economic realities, low demand, high fixed costs, limited exports, point to an unsustainable market structure without consolidation. The Commission must now determine whether preserving competition in form justifies undermining it in function. In doing so, it will likely rely on the dual pillars of competition analysis: substantial prevention or lessening of competition, and whether any public benefits or efficiencies justify approval with or without conditions. Regardless of outcome, this case exemplifies the growing maturity and sophistication of merger control in Namibia. It also underscores the importance of balancing structural economic reform with the foundational principles of competitive neutrality and public interest.

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Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Amrize with “neutral” rating Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on Amrize (NYSE:AMRZ), a North American cement and roofing company, with a “neutral” rating and a 12-month price target of $57, representing 15% upside from the June 30 closing price of $49.55. The brokerage’s evaluation flags Amrize’s leading position in U.S. cement, balanced against near-term headwinds in construction demand. Amrize holds a 23% share of the 104 million ton U.S. cement market, the highest among domestic producers, with over 50% local market share within a 150-mile radius of its plants. This geographic concentration provides pricing power in a sector where transport costs are high. Goldman estimates Amrize’s cement EBITDA margins at approximately 40%, underpinned by a logistics network that ships more than 60% of cement by rail and barge. The company’s operational scale includes 18 cement plants (13 U.S., 5 Canada), 141 terminals, and 55 cementitious operations. Amrize’s Building Materials segment accounts for 71% of sales and 77% of EBITDA, while its Building Envelope business, developed through seven acquisitions since 2021, makes up 29% of sales and 23% of EBITDA. Building Envelope margins have expanded from 15% in 2021 to 23% in 2024. Revenue is projected to rise modestly from $11.7 billion in 2024 to $12.9 billion by 2027. Earnings per share is expected to increase from $2.69 in 2024 to $3.60 in 2027. Free cash flow per share is forecast at $0.07 in 2025, rising to $3.92 in 2027. Amrize is targeting capital returns with $1.6 billion in planned share repurchases annually from 2026. The U.S. cement industry remains in a structural net import position, with 24% of demand met by imports due to prohibitive domestic replacement costs ($800–$1,000 per ton). Amrize imports only a small portion of its cement, largely from Canada. The company is investing in capacity expansions, including a fifth mill at its St. Genevieve plant and a new clinker line in Quebec. Despite these strengths, Goldman cites a deceleration in private non-residential construction as a limiting factor. Construction spending is expected to grow just 1% in 2025, down from 7% in 2024, driven by weaker trends in manufacturing, warehousing, and office space.

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Protect Local Cement: Not Fanciful White Elephants Policymakers should try to understand why the giant German cement producer, Schwenk Zement International GmbH & Co KG, is desperate to exit Namibia barely 10 years after investing in a state-of-the-art factory. It was reported this week that Schwenk, a significant building materials business across most of Europe, is once again trying to get rid of its Ohorongo Cement production operation. Schwenk set up the Otavi-based operation in 2010 with minority shareholding from development banks, including the Development Bank of Namibia. Within less than 10 years, Schwenk was already looking to sell the Namibian business, but the move was blocked by the competition commission in 2020. Controversy now surrounds the second exit attempt. Namibian politicians are accusing Ohorongo’s owners of acting in bad faith by not offering the business to natives of the country instead of West China Limited, which is apparently under one roof with Whale Rock Cement, owners of Cheetah Cement at Otjiwarongo. Namibian leaders should be more concerned about why an investor which has been conducting its business successfully in other countries, notably in south and central Asia and Europe, is desperate to run away. Deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete will probably nonchalantly tell them to “pack and go” given his attitude that Namibians should own their businesses. We hope Ithete and people with a similar mindset will press pause and consider a few points: What attracted Schwenk to set up operations in Namibia – its first venture outside of central, eastern and northern Europe? Why have they decided to pack up so soon after having initially promised to stay put as they have done in Europe? One hint might be the company’s complaint that Namibia’s economy is too small to accommodate more than one cement company, made worse by the significant collapse of the construction industry. It is also worth recalling that Ohorongo Cement was unhappy that Namibia allowed the importing of bulk cement from China by a darling of Swapo politicians, Jack Huang’s Jack’s Trading CC, for the Namibian Port Authority’s expansion of the Walvis Bay harbour. Who would not be unhappy, considering that Huang was minting it with a huge state-construction project without so much as having a pack warehouse while Ohorongo had invested more than N$2.5 billion in a major business operation. The bottomline is that Namibia’s ruling politicians have cared little about supporting investors and the broader public. They are happy to line their pockets with side deals and so-called black empowerment schemes for themselves, relatives and cronies. Instead of spending billions of dollars on pet projects like Air Namibia that are primarily enjoyed by the rich or bailing out a butchery, the Meat Corporation of Namibia, a sector that can operate without state funding. Imagine if the government subsidised or provided incentives for cement and local producers of building material. After all, cement is always in great need for infrastructure development, let alone to help fulfil promises of mass housing, hospitals and schools. Political leaders need to put taxpayer funds where their mouths are. The post Protect Local Cement: Not Fanciful White Elephants appeared first on The Namibian.

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Job losses expected at Ohorongo Cement after Botswana import ban Schwenk (Ohorongo Cement) is expected to cut more jobs as the company faces further strain due to Botswana closing its borders for 50kg cement imports. Ohorongo Cement managing director Hans-Wilhelm Schütte says the ban could significantly affect the industry’s future, especially in terms of employment and market stability. “A cement plant is a highly capital-intensive industry. With excess production and no growth in demand, we will have no choice but to downsize,” he says. Ohorongo Cement has already reduced its workforce in recent years due to a declining market share. “We had 410 Namibian employees at one point, but now we only have 200. This is a tough industry, and the situation is getting worse,” Schütte says. Botswana announced an import ban on 50kg bags of cement starting 1 August. Schütte says the cement market in Namibia has always been fragile due to overcapacity and market fluctuations with the recent ban from Botswana only making things worse. “We’ve had a good market in Botswana, but now with the ban, we are left with limited export opportunities, forcing us to reconsider our operations,” he says. Additionally, Schütte says the cement industry in Namibia has long struggled with overcapacity, and the surplus production is making it increasingly difficult for producers like Ohorongo to stay profitable. He says the Botswana market was absorbing some of the excess capacity but options are now limited. Schütte says Namibia’s open import policy, which allows cement imports without restrictions or tariffs, is putting pressure on local manufacturers. “We have seen what happened when the market was flooded with imported cement. The local industry suffers, and the risk is that we lose our entire manufacturing base,” he says. Countries like Botswana and Angola are already implementing import bans or heavy restrictions. “We need a strategy to protect our industries from oversupply and import competition. Otherwise, we risk losing jobs, local businesses, and the value-added benefits that come with manufacturing cement here.” The post Job losses expected at Ohorongo Cement after Botswana import ban appeared first on The Namibian.

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Spotlight on Cheetah Cement’s planned acquisition of Ohorongo Cement The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has started discussing the proposed acquisition of Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement) by Schwenk Namibia (Ohorongo Cement). The two companies are the only manufacturers of cement in Namibia. The deal involves Whale Rock Cement acquiring 100% share capital of Schwenk Namibia from Schwenk Zement International GmbH & Co KG. Speaking during a consultation session on Thursday, director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala said the NaCC is looking at whether the transaction would prevent or lessen competition in Namibia. “This particular acquisition is a horizontal merger and this means there will be a complete removal of the competitor leaving only one option in the Namibian market,” he said. Ashipala said the commission’s findings currently show that the acquisition could lead to Cheetah cement operating as a monopoly. This may lead to the entity overpricing its products as it would be the only option on the market. “We are also looking at whether the acquisition would affect public interest negatively such as employment, local ownership and industrial development,” said Ashipala. Schwenk Namibia holds a 69.83% stake in Ohorongo Cement, with the remaining shares held by Industrial Corp South Africa 14.27%, Development Bank of Namibia (11.73%), and Development Bank of Southern Africa (4.17%). The post Spotlight on Cheetah Cement’s planned acquisition of Ohorongo Cement appeared first on The Namibian.

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Cement Factories Boost Construction Sector in Ethiopia Ethiopia's new cement factories create conducive environment for construction sector, boosting growth and development

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Mexican cement maker Cemex’s core profits slip on weaker local market MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican cement maker Cemex reported an 18% dip in its core earnings for the first quarter on Monday, driven largely by headwinds in the local market. Cemex reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $601 million, in line with estimates, due to a weaker peso currency and a dip in volumes at home, it said in a filing. The peso caused a $65 million hit to EBITDA, Cemex said, while volumes dropped in Mexico due to a rush last year to finish government infrastructure projects before presidential elections. The firm expects its full-year EBITDA to come in upward of $3 billion, and held that forecast on Monday. The U.S. was Cemex’s largest market by sales in the first quarter - followed by Europe, the Middle East and Africa - and then Mexico. Total sales slipped 7% to $3.65 billion, also in line with the LSEG-compiled estimate, as higher prices failed to fully offset lower volumes. Cement and ready-mix volumes ticked up slightly, though aggregates came down 4%, Cemex said. The results come after Cemex’s long-time CEO Fernando Gonzalez retired at the beginning of this month, with Cemex USA head Jaime Muguiro replacing him. The firm has shifted its focus in recent years toward the U.S., selling off non-core businesses including in Guatemala, the Philippines and the Dominican Republic. In February, Bloomberg News reported that Cemex was gauging interest for a potential sale of its Colombia unit. In the quarter, Cemex’s net profit nearly tripled to $734 million, boosted by the Dominican Republic sale. According to Cemex, $618 million of its net profit in the quarter came from discontinued operations.

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