The two tug-of-war between two major Kenyan cement manufacturers, Lafarge-controlled Bamburi and Athi River Mining (ARM), continues over dominance of the regional cement market. Instead of perusing the Kitui site contested by both companies for its lime deposits, ARM sues Bamburi, moves ahead with plans to build a new plant in Tanzania and restructures its operations, said the East Standard.

Read more: Bamburi and ARM battle continues

The two tug-of-war between two major Kenyan cement manufacturers, Lafarge-controlled Bamburi and Athi River Mining (ARM), continues over dominance of the regional cement market. Instead of perusing the Kitui site contested by both companies for its lime deposits, ARM sues Bamburi, moves ahead with plans to build a new plant in Tanzania and restructures its operations, said the East Standard.

Read more: Bamburi and ARM battle continues

The management of Nigeria-based Lafarge WAPCO announced that it has decided to boost the company's output by adding a new production line at its Ewekoro plant. The new line will have 2,2 million per year capacity and be ready by 2010.

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Texas, USA, based Eagle Materials reported revenues and net earnings of $178,9 million and $15,6 million, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Revenues decreased 15% from the prior year second quarter and net earnings decreased 55% from the same period. Cement and concrete division revenue declined 15% to $85,7 million.

Read more: Eagle Materials' profit drops 55%