PPC, Black Suppliers to launch Emerging Contractor Conference
While there has been an increase in the number of people registering their own construction companies in the hope of […]
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PPC Imaginarium 2018: now open for entries
Entries for the 2018 PPC Imaginarium Awards competition have officially opened. This is your opportunity to showcase your artistic talents, […]
PPC achieves two major milestones as part of its expansion strategy
As part of its expansion strategy,PPC announced today the inauguration of its Ethiopian operation,Habesha Cement.The inauguration of PPC’s Ethiopia operations,Habesha […]
AfriSam to appoint new CEO to accelerate merger with PPC
AfriSam is set to replace its CEO to help pave the way towards a merger with listed rival PPC, according […]
PPC Barnet positively impacts local communities in DRC
A new technical training centre and a local farming project initiated by PPC Barnet are boosting employment and community economies […]
PPC, AfriSam embark on second merger attempt in changed landscape
Despite some tentative, mixed responses and competition authority uncertainty, PPC and AfriSam believe this is the right time for them to take another shot at merging in an environment primed for consolidation.
PPC starts hot commissioning of DRC plant
Hot commissioning of PPC’s new cement plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin this month, according to a company trading update, with cement production expected to begin at the end of March.
PPC’s R1bn empowerment deal boosts balance sheet
JSE-listed PPC’s balance sheet has shown significant improvement following the conclusion of its first broad-based black economic-empowerment (BBBEE) transaction. The […]
PPC says R1.7bn kiln revamp will improve enviro compliance, market position
PPC last month invited media to a tour of its Slurry operation, in the North West, and the construction site of the R1.7-billion Slurry Kiln (SK) […]
PPC donates mobile science labs
As part of an enabling partnership between PPC subsidiary Ulula Ash and Eskom, two high-tech mobile science labs have been donated to Sibongamandla Secondary and Kriel High Schools in Mpumalanga.
PPC’s Castle sees need for consolidation in cement industry
South Africa’s cement industry would benefit from consolidation because there are too many players for the size of the market, […]
PPC not out of the woods yet, but sees growth potential
PPC has posted flat earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of R1,14bn for the six months ended September 30, while its Ebitda margin, at 22,2%, was negatively impacted on by selling price pressures and the timing of administration and other operating expenses.
Nelson appointed PPC chairperson
Cement manufacturer PPC on Monday appointed Peter Nelson as its permanent chairperson. Nelson, who assumed the role of interim chairperson following the retirement of Bheki Sibiya in January, […]
PPC Zimbabwe remains optimistic on planned targets
PRETORIA Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe remains optimistic that its performance will be in line with its planned targets, but expects […]
PPC rights offer of shares ends
According to Engineering News, shareholders of JSE-listed PPC subscribed for 920-million rights offer shares of its R4-billion rights offer. In August, the company […]
PPC new plant almost complete
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe MD, Kelibone Masiyane, says its $75-million plant in Harare, expected to produce more than 680 […]
PPC joins the Concrete Institute
The Concrete Institute (TCI) is pleased to announce that PPC has joined the founding members, AfriSam, Lafarge and Sephaku, as […]
SA’s largest cement producer gets financial backing from banks
According to Moneyweb, PPC, South Africa’s largest publicly traded cement maker, said it received R4 billion ($263 million) of bank guarantees
PPC shares falls after S&P cuts credit rating
PPC Ltd. shares dropped to an all-time 13-year low after the South African cement maker said it would accelerate a plan […]
