Thursday, September 22, 2011

BRAZIL: Latin America CemenTrade Summit in Rio de Janeiro Will Explore Market Prospect in Latin America, Demand and Supply Outlook Plus More

RIO DE JANEIRO--Construction markets in Latin America present a positive outlook with growth in infrastructural projects and increase in cement demand. CMT’s Latin America CemenTrade conference, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, on the 27 and 28 October 2011, will spotlight on the optimistic cement market outlook in Latin America and touch upon the challenges faced by the industry.

Latin America CemenTrade will have investors, raw material suppliers and traders from cement companies explore the cement demand in Peru, residential and commercial projects in Colombia and the upbeat market growth in Brazil, which will host the World Cup in 2014 and Olympic Games in 2016.

The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Mr. Eduardo Paes, will open the event with a keynote address, entitled, “Transforming Rio De Janeiro in Preparation for World Cup 2014 & Olympic Games 2016,” in which he is expected to share infrastructural developments and plans for Brazil. Meanwhile, Mr. Armando Gumucio Karstulovic, General Manager ofSOBOCE, will deliver a paper on “Meeting Cement Demand in Bolivia” and Mr. Armand Nahmiache, President & CEO of Cemcorp Cement, will share a case study on the cement investment in Jamaica.

Besides above, participants will also hear opportunities in markets potential in Peru, Colombia and Mexico. Plus, panelists from Davy, TBS do Brasil and Rodolatina Logística S.A. will offer insights into the global market outlook, freight rates projection and logistical challenges faced by the cement industry in Latin America.

Presenting their perspectives on energy savings solution, cost efficient plant implementation experience, carbon initiatives & trade opportunities in Brazil are PEG SA, IMSACOL - Ingenieria y Mantenimiento S.A.S and WayCarbon Brazil. While Banco BBM SA and Excend Capital Group will look into the economic performance in Latin America, as well as financing options available for investment.

This event is expected to be attended by executives from international/regional cement companies, ready-mix concrete companies, building materials companies, construction analysts, project financiers, shipping companies, technology providers and many more.

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