The mineral’s fibres were mixed with concrete slurry to make a tube that was structurally sound. This material was called asbestos cement. By the early 1950’s, these concrete tubes were commonly used ...

Throughout the 20th century, carpenters used materials and tools that contained asbestos fibers. These products put them at risk of developing debilitating asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma, ...

When manufacturers of asbestos-containing products file for bankruptcy, they must set aside compensation for current and future asbestos victims in asbestos trust funds. As of March 2025, an estimated ...

NEWARK, Del, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The fiber cement market is evolving rapidly, fueled by a growing emphasis on sustainability and advanced construction materials. The industry has ...

Votorantim Cimentos ends 2024 with record-high operating results, sales growth and increased investments. In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, David Bizley is joined by ...

Saudi Cement profit rises 11% to SAR 421.9M in 2024; Q4 at SAR 120.6M 12 M 2024 Saudi Cement 9M 2024 profit rises to SAR 301.3M; Q3 at SAR 100.2M 9 M 2024 Saudi Cement H1 2024 profit falls 4% to SAR ...

JK Cement Ltd., incorporated in the year 1994, is a Mid Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 37,444.19 Crore) operating in Cement sector. JK Cement Ltd. key Products/Revenue Segments include Cement ...

Heidelberg Cement India Ltd., incorporated in the year 1958, is a Mid Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 4,391.76 Crore) operating in Cement sector. Heidelberg Cement India Ltd. key ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has slapped a provisional safeguard duty of P400 per metric ton on two types of imported cement that it believes to be harming ...