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Cement producers convene in Bali

Indonesia will host the 7th Asia CemenTrade Summit, on 20-21 October, 2015, in Bali. The summit offers an “up-to-date review of the infrastructure led cement market growth in Asian countries, particularly Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Nepal, Myanmar and Laos,” the organiser says. Robust infrastructure development in Asia leading to heightened cement demand will be a central theme when major local and global cement producers meet in Bali. The Indonesian market gets top focus with three informative
September 2, 2015 Read time: 2 mins

Indonesia will host the 7th Asia CemenTrade Summit, on 20-21 October, 2015, in Bali.

The summit offers an “up-to-date review of the infrastructure led cement market growth in Asian countries, particularly Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Nepal, Myanmar and Laos,” the organiser says.

Robust infrastructure development in Asia leading to heightened cement demand will be a central theme when major local and global cement producers meet in Bali. The Indonesian market gets top focus with three informative sessions. One by Suparni Somoredjo, president director, PT 7818 Semen Indonesia  discussing Indonesia’s Government Infrastructure Promise & The Cement Industry Outlook; another by Rachid Hamdani, project director, PT Semen Bosowa Maros, highlighting the Cement Expansion Plans & Project Update in Indonesia; and finally, Oepoyo Prakoso, corporate environment and managemet system manager, PT 680 Holcim Indonesia, will discuss Green Industry Standard for Cement Sector in Indonesia.

Other country focused sessions cover India, Nepal, the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos. Details of India’s Cement Demand under Modi’s Government will be provided by Ajay Kapur, chief excutive, 4380 Ambuja Cements, and the prospects of Nepal’s cement market, especially after the 2015 earthquake will be shared by Aditya Sanghai, executive director of Ghorahi Cement Industry.

The papers on Laos Cement Market & Growth Potential will be delivered by Zhou Zhihui, general manager, Lao Cement Industry Corporation and another on Riding on Philippines Construction Boom by Jagdeep Verma, head of business consulting, 7610 Holtec Consulting. Gareth Chin, chief executive of Zochwell Group will provide an Update on construction and cement market in Myanmar.

Other summit highlights are:
 
Global Economic Outlook – David Sumual, Chief Economist, PT Bank Central Asia

Global Trends in The Cement Industry – Imran Akram, CEO, IA Cement

Japan Cement & Cementitious Materials Market & Trade Outlook – Makoto Nakano, CEO, Marubeni Cement and Construction Materials Co.

Recent Trends in Dry Bulk Shipping Market: Implications for Cement and Clinker Transportation – Owen Mulford, Manager - Industrial Bulk, Norden Shipping

Current Trends of Dry Mix Mortar in South East Asia – Malik Jamal Jaffar Ali, Senior Technical Service Manager, Wacker Chemicals

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