13th Asia CemenTrade,

31 Mar-01 Apr, 2011 - Shanghai, CHINA

InterContinental Shanghai Pudong

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Seeking New Opportunities Whilst Grappling With Oversupply...

Gain fresh insights on contemporary trends and shifts in Asia's cement industry.

 

Whether it is the latest developments in Asia’s cement industry, or critical market insights to meet your business needs, CMT’s 13th Asia CemenTrade delivers everything you need – and sets your course to enter the next level of growth.

 

Register NowEnjoy Group Discount of up to USD900 when your register a team of 3

 

Reserve your seat to learn, share, and exchange critical knowledge on the top questions abuzz in the industry…

  • How is Asia's cement industry expected to perform and shine next year?

  • Will demand return to mitigate the surplus situation?

  • Will China's new policy to shut down obsolete plants resolve the overcapacity situation?

  • Is Vietnam on the road to converting its cement sector into an export industry?

Top Reasons to Attend!

  • Analysis of the latest policies on China's cement industry
  • Projects & developments on Sri Lanka's construction sector post-civil war
  • Focus on South Asia: Industry Outlook for India, Pakistan & Bangladesh
  • Snapshot of Russia & CIS markets as demand rebounds & outlook till 2018
  • Global trade movement, excess capacity scenario and price forecast
  • Investment outlook for the BRIC economies and future for the cement sector
  • China's construction sector outlook & how will it drivedomestic demand?
  • Networking opportunities with key players & decision makers of the cement industry

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"China's cement market is expected to continue growing for another five to six years before reaching peak demand. Cement consumption is forecast to riseby about 200 million t or 12% this year and then grow by a further 400 million t in future as cement demand for infrastructure and other construction work continues to expand countrywide."December 2010, World Cement

 

Demand for cement and building materials is seeing a steady recovery; and giant economies like China and India are paving the way for brighter future in the sector. Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam are also showing dynamic changes as new capacities come on stream to meet domestic demand and seek export opportunities. What's in store for Asia's cement sector this year and other key markets influencing trade movement?

 

CMT's 13th Asia CemenTrade gives insights on challenges & opportunities facing the industry.

 

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regional cement companies,
ready-mix concrete companies,
pre-cast & building materials companies,
cement raw materials suppliers

(slag, fly ash, steel, coal), construction/infrastructure/building/equity/
research analysts,

project financiers/banks,
engineering, environmental & CDM consultants,
technology & equipment providers,

logistics & shipping companies,

(dry bulk and cement carriers)

 

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Industry News

Sri Lanka's listed Lanka Cement PLC is in talks with a Chinese firm to construct a 25-storey office and shopping complex and is also looking for a local investor to re-build a defunct cement factory, officials said.

 

The planned property project is valued at about 5.0 billion rupees (45 million US dollars), Lanka Cement chairman S J Paranagama said.

 

The building is expected to come up on land belonging to Lanka Cement in Kollupitiya, an upmarket commercial suburb in Colombo.

 

"The government took a decision to develop this 95 perch land belonging to Lanka Cement on a 25-year build, operate and transfer basis," secretary to the ministry of state resources Willie Gamage said.

 

(Lanka Business Online, March 16, 2011)

 

Chairman of Sri Lanka Cement Corporation, Mr. Sisira Paranagama, is confirmed to deliver a key presentation on the current construction market in Sri Lanka at the 13th Asia Cementrade conference. Besides providing insights on the latest construction projects in the country, he will also address the impact on cement demand and future outlook.

 

SLCC is just one of the many authoritative speakers making their way to Shanghai for the 13th Asia Cementrade conference, due to be held next week on 31 March to 1 April 2011. Registered attendees will gain access to an exclusive 1.5 days of intense knowledge-sharing sessions & networking opportunities with senior representatives from the entire cement supply chain.

 

Contact Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg for last-minute registrations, or click here to secure your seat online now.

 

 

25 Mar, 2011

 

The global cement industry has bottomed out and will see more growth in Asia and a recovery in some mature countries, Italcementi said on Monday.

 

The world's fifth-biggest cementmaker said its own volumes would rise 0-5 percent in 2011, after three years of declines due to a global economic and financial crisis.

 

Last month, the world's No.1 cement group Lafarge forecast a 3-6 percent rise in 2011 demand led by expanding economies in China, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Brazil -- where it has 70 percent of its capacity.

 

"We went through very tough market conditions in the last couple of years. We look to the future in a more positive way and we believe we are at the bottom of the cycle," Italcementi chief executive Carlo Pesenti told a conference call.

 

In Asia, Indiawas expected to boom with prices and volumes rising at least 10 percent.

 

 (Source: Reuters, March 7, 2011)

 

In anticipation of expected robust performance in Asia’s cement sector, 13th Asia Cementrade has secured Ciments Francais (Italcimenti Group) to share details on the prospects & growth opportunities in BRICs and Asia.

 

Mr. Goran L Seifert, Zone Director for Asia, will lead a presentation entitled “Cement Investments in Rapidly Growing Economies (BRICs) & Future for Asia” at the conference due in Shanghai on 31 March – 1 April 2011.

 

Other key industry professionals have been confirmed to address cement market outlook in other regions including: China, Russia & CIS, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and more.

 

Contact Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg for more information, or click here to register online now.

 

15 Mar, 2011

 

The year 2011 is anticipated to be challenging for the Indian cement industry. Faced with ongoing oversupply issues, volatile prices and decreased demand in the housing sector, local cement producers expect to experience even tighter margins this year.

 

However despite current lackluster performance, the industry is optimistic for demand to return. Increased investment in infrastructure, power projects and construction projects due inline with the Twelfth Plan (2012-17) will help boost demand for cement.

 

Country-focused outlook on markets including India will be featured at the 13th Asia Cementrade, due to convene in Shanghai on 31 March to 1 April 2011. Attendees at the conference can expect expert insights on the demand/supply situation, impact and future predictions for the industry.

 

Contact Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg with any questions, or submit online registration here.

 

02 Mar, 2011

 

The cement markets in the region have been recovering so far in 2010, and we expect a 6% year-on-year increase in combined consumption for the whole year. This will be followed by an even more substantial increase of 13% in both 2011 and 2012, which will be prompted by more strenuous efforts on the part of governments to support the construction industries in their countries and by the numerous projects carried out as part of the preparation for events to be held in the region, such as the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the 2012 European Football Championship. As a result, combined cement consumption in the region will exceed 100 million tonnes in 2012.

 

(Source: “Cement market in the CIS countries 2010 – Development forecasts for 2010-2013” report published by PMR Publications in October 2010)

 

The cement industry in the CIS region is slowly picking up, thanks to increased cement demand from major construction projects and government support. Can the industry count on this recovery to continue for the next year, and how will it impact on global trade, specifically Asia?

 

The 13th Asia Cementrade has secured Mr Alexander Romanenko, CEO, Indexbox Marketing & Consulting to offer expert analysis to the critical question, “Is Cement Growth Returning to Russia & CIS Markets?”

 

Click here for more information on the agenda, or contact Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg.

 

25 Jan, 2011

 

In China investors bet money on cement companies after word spread that the government plans to build 10 million low-cost apartments over the next year. That's 72% more than the number constructed this year, according to Xinhua, and that means more of those slab buildings emerging from shrouds of bamboo scaffolding in many Chinese cities. Today Fujian Cement and Jiangxi Wannianqing Cement both hit the 10% daily limit.

(Source: Daily Finance, Dec 14, 2010)

 

Faced with oversupply issues, China has plans to shut down obsolete cement plants. Now, with the coming upswing in cement demand, will this effectively absorb remaining capacities?

 

The 13th Asia Cementrade conference to be held in Shanghai has invited local officials to address the new policies that will come into play in the new year, as well as demand/supply balance issues and construction market outlook. The conference will also zoom in on the expected impact on the global industry, including India, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, and more.

 

Send your requests for program brochure to Ms. Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg.

 

04 Jan, 2011

 

The 13th Asia Cementrade conference returns with an updated agenda on 31 March-1 April 2011, in Shanghai. With a central theme of “Seeking New Opportunities Whilst Grappling With Oversupply”, the upcoming conference is expected to once again draw many high-level industry executives to attend!

 

Here’s a round-up of attendees at the 12th Asia CemenTrade conference in 2010:

 

Attendees at 12th Asia Cementrade conference

 

 

Plus, positive feedback received from our past delegates:

 

“The conference made me wiser and I could meet friends from the industry”

~ Senior VP, Grasim Industries/ UltraTech Cement Ltd

 

“Refreshing & informative.”

~ General Manager, CMS Cement

 

 “A valuable way to capture current market data & learn about industry trend, the networking opportunities were fantastic!”

~ Sales & Marketing Manager, Mondi Packaging Paper Sales

 

“The coverage of topics are very extensive.”

~ Assistant Plant Manager, CMS Clinker

 

“It has been eye-opening and interesting to know about the cement industry.”

~ Assistant Manager, JurongPort

 

Registrations for the 13th Asia CemenTrade conference are now open. Send your enquiries to Ms. Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg.

 

14 Dec, 2010