The 12th Asia CemenTrade Conference is meeting next week in Singapore, to an audience of top Cement industry executives, many of whom are attending to network with:

12th Asia CemenTrade provides a cost-effective platform to raise company profile, confer with leading industry experts and stay updated on latest developments!With over 6 hours of dedicated networking time integrated into the conference program, those who sign up can look forward to fruitful exchanges with key cement producers, traders, logistics personnel, and equipment companies.

Those who are yet to confirm their participation for the conference should do so immediately. Click on the link below to register online.

What are the latest developments in Asia’s 2 big markets India & China? CMT's 12th Asia CemenTrade offers an in-depth look into the market barriers, consolidation trends & prospects in these major markets.

Cement markets across Asia are reaping benefits from the region’s economic recovery and the implementation of the government stimulus programs. The region’s top markets China & India are also paving the way for Asia's cement sector turnaround.

The Chinese cement industry, bolstered by the $586 billion stimulus package, enjoyed rapid growth in 2009. Meanwhile, the government is now studying the projected overcapacity in the industry, as the industry is working to upgrade old and inefficient facilities. Will China’s cement industry keep up it rapid pace of growth?

In India, a recent report in the Economic Times revealed stunning growth figures. Cement dispatches at the All-India level grew by a whopping 11.5% y-o-y in the Q3FY10. The article even cited reports by various brokerages on a robust 15-18% growth in the northern and eastern regions in India. Will this trend continue through 2010?

At 12th Asia CemenTrade, Ms. Low Po Ling, CFO of West China Cement Ltd. will be speaking on the Chinese market in her session entitled “Inland China vs. Coastal China: Prospects & Challenges”. Ms. Low will discuss market barriers and logistics constraints for upcoming markets like Shanxi and Sichuan, while touching on the demand/supply balance and future outlook for the cement market in china. Ms. Low will also offer insights on the impact of the Government Stimulus Package on the Cement industry.

Covering the India market is Mr. Diwakar Payal, Joint President (Marketing) at Shree Cement. Mr. Payal will be speaking on “Indian Cement Industry & Market outlook” touching on consolidation trends and capacity expansion, infrastructure and housing as market drivers, and mitigating surplus.

In addition to the focus on the India & China, 12th Asia CemenTrade will also provide essential market updates fromIndonesia, Vietnam, Greater Mekong Sub-Region and Sri Lanka as well as the Americas and Africa.

There is less than 2 weeks to the 12th Asia CemenTrade conference in Singapore, and those who wish to attend are strongly encouraged to submit their registrations immediately. Click on the link below to register.

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Will Asia’s cement industry bounce back faster than expected in 2010? Is the sector able to handle the upcoming oversupply challenge? CMT's 12th CemenTrade Asia offers clarity on these key questions with the latest market intelligence, trade analysis and outlook for Asia’s growing Cement industry.

SINGAPORE- 27 January /Press Release/-- According to Imran Akram, a key analyst at Collins Stewart, and 12th CemenTrade Asia panellist, “2009 turned out to be a resilient year in the face of an economic meltdown in the US and Europe. Cement prices held up, a testament to the industry restructuring of recent years.” He adds, “For 2010, demand growth is likely to continue in markets like China/India, and return to the rest of Asia. Rapid capacity growth however poses a key industry challenge.”

Given the above scenario, CMT will host the 12th annual CemenTrade Asia conference to examine the challenges and outlook for Asia’s growing Cement industry. The conference, which meets in Singapore on 24-25 March 2010, will address the dynamics of the Asian Cement industry in 2010, analyse shifts in Key Asian markets, and evaluate the impact of government stimulus programs in boosting the sector.

Attendees at the 12th CemenTrade Asia conference can expect to hear industry experts and stakeholders weigh in on key issues including:

• The global demand recovery and over-supply scenario in Asia for 2010
• Project challenges and lessons learned in Greenfield cement projects in Asia & Africa
• Will Sri Lanka’s rebuilding efforts drive domestic cement demand?
• The market outlook for Greater Mekong Sub-Region
• The influence of Asian coal market dynamics and evolving regional pricing benchmarks on margins.
• Facilitating cement loading, storage and trading
• Examining market barriers, consolidation trends & prospects in India & China
• Carbon implications & mitigation strategy across the Cement Life Cycle
• Singapore's Green Labeling Scheme & it's impact on the cement & construction sector
• The freight market and its impact on trade, logistics and demand/supply balance

The invited panel of experts speaking at 12th CemenTrade Asia  include key representatives of West China Cement Ltd, Siam City Cement Public Company Limited, Vietnam National Cement Association, Beroe Inc, Singapore Environment Council, EICS International LLC, Zag International, CSL Australia Pty Ltd, Jurong Port, Argus Media, UltraTech Ceylinco (Pvt) Ltd, Sinoma International,  and more…

The conference is expected to attract Senior executives from international and 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 and research analysts, project financiers, banks, engineering firms, environmental & CDM consultants, technology & equipment providers and logistics & shipping companies (dry bulk and cement carriers).

Those who wish to confirm their participation, or submit sponsorship or media exchange enquiries for the 12th CemenTrade Asia conference can do so at www.cmtevents.com/?ev=100314.

Although recent trends suggest an end in sight for the global economic slowdown, the cement oversupply in Asian markets indicate that the Asian Cement industry is in for another uncertain year for 2010.

According to Imran Akram, a key analyst at Collins Stewart,  2009 turned out to be a resilient year in the face of an economic meltdown in the US and Europe. Cement prices helped up very well, a testament to the industry restructuring of recent years.  

As capacity growth hits the tipping point demand can no longer keep up. In Imran’s recent presentation at a global Cement conference, he commented that there has been a rapid growth in capacity since 2006, despite delays in many plants in Africa, Middle East and India, Chinese VSK closures and few new plants in Southeast Asia.

For 2010, demand growth is likely to continue in markets like China/India, and return to the rest of Asia. Rapid capacity growth however poses a key industry challenge. Despite some delays and several closures of old plants, the stream of new capacity in several countries will create an open question mark for 2010. 

Imran Akram will be presenting an important overview of the  global cement markets at the 12th Asia CemenTrade Conference in Singapore on 24-25 March 2010. 

Those keen on participating in 12th Asia CemenTrade can submit their registrations online by >>Clicking Here<<.

We have just confirmed dates for 12th CemenTrade Asia conference on 24-25 March in Singapore.

The 12th edition of this highly successful global conference will address the dynamics of the Cement industry in 2010, and the impact of government stimulus programs in boosting the sector.

We are still confirming the agenda for the 12th CemenTrade Asia conference, but here are some highlights of what participants can expect:

An Overview of the Global cement industry landscape - A year after the financial crisis

Pinpoint Bullish or bear markets in China, India, Pakistan, South East Asia, Oceania

Explore Emerging trading partners for Asia - Supplying into Africa & Middle East

Identify Logistics challenges & freight market outlook

Get updates on high performance concrete & cementitious options

Plus many more!!

Keen on participating as delegates, media partners, exhibitors and / or sponsors at the 12th CemenTrade Asia ?  Submit your enquiries and proposals to Ms. Grace Oh at +65 6346 9147 or email her at grace@cmtsp.com.sg.

In the mean time, stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming 12th CemenTrade Asia in Singapore, another must-attend conference brought to you by the CemenTrade team here at CMT!