MOST READ Plant Expansions Alabama Cement plans low-carbon facility in Theodore, New facility to boost sustainable production April 24, 2025 Environment Holcim Hungary inaugurates solar power facility in Hungary site enhances clean energy commitment April 24, 2025 Molins reports a fall in profits of 8% for 2008 Spain's Cementos Molins saw a 2008 consolidated net profit of 108,5 million euros, 8% less than in 2007. Turnover also experienced a slight decline, reaching 804,6 million euros, 1,4% less than the year before the company reported. The group invested 168 million euros in new projects worldwide during the year. Read more: Molins reports a fall in profits of 8% for 2008 Essroc Bessemer plant idled, may close down Essroc's Bessemer (Pennsylvania), USA, plant has been idled and may be closed down permanently. Employees were told on Monday that the shutdown process will start at the end of April. [$] Read more: Essroc Bessemer plant idled, may close down Vicat details 2008 financials, declines '09 forcast Vicat reported on Monday an 18% decrease in net profits for 2008, hit by declining sales and prices, a rise in energy costs and an increase in financial expenses on a higher debt-load. Read more: Vicat details 2008 financials, declines '09 forcast Holcim outlook gloomy after missing forecast Holcim provided a gloomy outlook after reporting a 54% drop in 2008 net profits on a dramatic collapse in demand worldwide. Profits missed analyst estimates and the company said that it has no plans to acquire HeidelbergCement. Read more: Holcim outlook gloomy after missing forecast Holcim monthballs two more US plants Holcim announced that it will mothball two additional cement plants in the US as well as accelerating capacity reductions worldwide to offset slumping demand. Cost cutting to continue and investments to see drastic cuts. [$] Read more: Holcim monthballs two more US plants AfriSam to sell 2,7BN Rand bonds in South Africa Ciments Francais net plummets 44% in 2008 Bolu Cimento reports lower 2008 profits Cemex bond sale facing doubts on weak demand Page 100 of 781 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline