PPC APPOINTS CEO WITH GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Cement producer PPC has appointed Roland van Wijnen to succeed Johan Claassen as CEO. Van Wijnen is a Dutch national, whose listed company experience and exposure to […]
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PPC MD’S BOLD VISION TO TRANSFORM AFRICA’S BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND SPARK GROWTH
New ways must be found for creating a built environment that empowers ordinary people and contributes to growth and job […]
NUM MEMBERS ON STRIKE AT PPC CEMENT IN PRETORIA
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Wednesday confirmed a strike by workers at cement producing company PPC, at Hercules, in Pretoria, over wage […]
PPC giving back to the community through skills development
Brick makers in Soshanguve were in for special treat when PPC Cement took charge within its sector and hosted a […]
PPC Cement hosts brick making workshop in Mamelodi
Brick makers in Mamelodi were in for special treat when cement producer, PPC Cement took charge within its sector and […]
PPC sets survival strategies
PPC South Africa says its Zimbabwean unit will increase exports to neighbouring countries to weather the impact of inflation and […]
PPC lobbies for cement import tariffs
Listed cement producer PPC is lobbying government body International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) for the imposition of tariffs to curb […]
Subdued construction activity, higher imports cut PPC’s sales volumes
JSE-listed cement producer PPC has reported difficult trading conditions for the nine months to December 31, 2018, with cement volumes down between 2% and 3%, […]
Zimbabwe: PPC hit hard by foreign currency crisis
PPC Zimbabwe Ltd is stuck with R896 million (US$64,2 million) due to its parent company in South Africa after the […]
PPC indicates price rises ahead
PPC has seen group revenues grow by 8% to US$40m on the back of higher volumes and PPC’s CEO, Johan […]
Growth outside South Africa gives PPC solid interim results
Cement producer PPC’s diversified portfolio has enabled the company to offset weaker South African performance with robust growth in the […]
PPC posts strong results despite lacklustre local market
Friday, 23 November 2018 – PPC Ltd today announced strong financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2018. […]
Final call to enter PPC Imaginarium 2019
The deadline for submissions to the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards is fast approaching. Submit your concept and stand a chance […]
JP21 FOUNDATION AND PPC HAND OVER A NEW CRICKET PITCH TO CAPE FLATS SCHOOL
PPC and the JP21 Foundation yesterday officially handed over a concrete practice and match cricket pitch to the children and […]
PPC retrenchments at head office
PPC, the listed cement and lime producer, has embarked on a retrenchment process at its head office. Anashrin Pillay, the […]
Entries for the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards closing soon!
Entries for the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards in South Africa and Zimbabwe are open! The prestigious competitions invite creatives to test their skills and produce innovative works using Portland cement-based concrete. Entrants stand to win their share of publicity, mentorship opportunities and over half-a-million-Rand in cash prizes!
PPC Zimbabwe geared to support infrastructure growth
PPC Zimbabwe wishes to inform customers and other stakeholders that the current cement shortage is temporary.
Former PPC Cement head announced as new SA SME Fund CEO
Former PPC Cement head Ketso Gordhan has been announced as the new CEO of the SA SME Fund. The announcement that Gordhan […]
PPC Imaginarium Awards to exhibit at 100% Design South Africa
Emerging talent takes the stage as South Africa’s foremost art and design competition, the PPC Imaginarium Awards, re-joins top trade […]
PPC positions for growth with new Sure product range
PPC has launched an improved and extended product range. The new SURE RANGE expands the cement giant’s product portfolio to […]
PPC honours Madiba centenary with iMadiba art project
PPC is honouring the centenary of Former President Nelson Mandela’s birth by supporting an innovative art project that aims to take his ideas literally out onto the streets.
PPC – The construction industry
a key partner in the economic integration of the continent envisaged by the African Continental Free Trade Area
Winners of the PPC Imaginarium Awards Zimbabwe announced
The inaugural PPC Imaginarium Awards Zimbabwe declared its first-ever annual winners at a gala event held at the National Gallery […]
Congolese factory adds to PPC’s burden
Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Ethiopia provide relief and cement maker strengthens balance sheet PPC’s JV factory in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
PPC ACTIONS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TO DELIVER STAKEHOLDER VALUE
PPC ACTIONS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TO DELIVER STAKEHOLDER VALUE – Earnings per share up 25% to 10 cents and headline earnings per […]
PPC expects up to 65% increase in FY18 net profit, but lower Ebitda
Cement producer PPC expects its net profit attributable to shareholders for the financial year ended March 31 to increase by […]
PPC announces US$176m black economic empowerment deal
PPC has revealed details of a US$176m black economic empowerment (BEE) transaction.
Finding collaborative solutions to community challenges
A collaboration between PPC and the Non-Profit Organisation 1to1 – Agency of Engagement,
Peter Nelson resigns as chairman of PPC
Peter Nelson has resigned as the chairman of PPC. He has been replaced by Jabu Moleketi. The changeover follows the […]
PPC paying particular attention to financials in 2018
While Johan Claassen, who has been appointed permanent CEO of PPC, does not foresee any major changes for the company this year, […]
PPC appoints Claassen as CEO
Cement producer PPC has appointed Johan Claassen as CEO and executive director of the company. Claassen has served as interim CEO for a number […]
PPC shelves plan to close Gwanda plant
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC), has shelved plans to shut down its Colleen Bawn plant in Gwanda, Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South Province, […]
PPC Imaginarium Awards takes over Des Baker Award
Architecture schools in South Africa have been invited to send in submissions for the first PPC Imaginarium Awards for Architecture
PPC takes steps to ensure cement supply in W Cape
Cement manufacturer PPC has implemented measures in the Western Cape to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought, it said […]
PPC agrees capital repayment moratorium for DRC project
PPC, has strengthened its liquidity position, following the agreement of a capital repayment moratorium with funders of its recent project […]
PPC Zimbabwe highlights import risk to Colleen Bawn plant
PPC Zimbabwe has hinted that it may be looking to shut down its Colleen Bawn Cement plant in Gwanda, citing […]
Entries to the 2018 PPC Imaginarium Awards now open
The Call for Entry for the fourth edition of the PPC Imaginarium Awards has officially opened and the competition is […]
S&P downgrade sees PPC profits dive by 93%
Cement maker PPC said full-year profits (headline earnings per share) declined by 93%, which was caused by an “unexpected S&P debt […]
PPC expects lower FY earnings
PPC expects to report lower earnings for the financial year ended March 31, compared with the pro forma financial results for the 12 months ended […]
Rain dampens PPC cement sales for January and February
Cement producer PPC said on Monday that adverse weather had negatively affected cement and concrete sales in South Africa during January and February 2017. PPC was providing an operational […]
PPC celebrates 125 years
2017 marks PPC’s 125th anniversary. The company started in South Africa in 1892 and established a number of plants across the country. Since then, PPC’s investment in Africa has been extensive.
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 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 faces make-or-break year
PPC Ltd., South Africa’s biggest cement maker, is gearing up for a watershed year the CEO Darryll Castle said will […]
PPC commissions Zimbabwe plant
Million cement plant in Msasa, Harare. PPC has two other plants in the country, one in Bulawayo and another Collen Bawn, near Gwanda.
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.
PPC opens new cement plant in Zimbabwe
JSE-listed cement and lime producer PPC on Friday opened its $85m milling plant in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. Speaking at the commissioning […]
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 […]
PPC’s Zimbabwe cement plant on track, says CEO
The construction of PPC’s cement plant in Zimbabwe remains on track for completion in 2016, the company’s CEO says, even […]
PPC shareholders overwhelmingly approve rights issue
According to Engineering News, South Africa‘s PPC shareholders on Monday overwhelmingly approved the company’s proposal to raise up to R4-billion ($289-million) in a […]
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
R70-million upgrade of PPC’s Dwaalboom kiln line to improve production
According to Engineering News, Cement manufacturer PPC is attaining the benefits of an upgrade to the cooler on one of the kiln lines
The PPC Imaginarium is once again calling for entries!
Enter the PPC Imaginarium Awards and stand a chance to win up to R150 000, receive hands-on mentorship from industry […]
PPC: ‘Infrastructure is crucial to Africa’s growth’
Concrete.TV interviewed one of the African Construction and Totally Concrete Gold Sponsors, PPC Cement at Africa’s largest Infrastructure showcase.
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 […]
Cementing change to the infrastructure industry
As CIO of cement company PPC, Kgomotso Molefe is bringing fresh technologies to this seemingly low-tech product.
PPC shares falls as cement maker warns of credit-rating downgrade
According to John Bowker, PPC Ltd. shares dropped after South Africa’s biggest cement maker said talks with a credit-ratings agency will […]
PPC planning to double every ten years Back
The target of major cement producer PPC to more than double the size of its business every ten years to retain its market share in Africa is based
Tribunal cements PPC acquisition of 3Q Mahuma
The Competition Tribunal yesterday approved without conditions the acquisition by PPC of 3Q Mahuma Concrete, the largest independently owned ready-mix […]
PPC names interim chairman
Cement supplier PPC has appointed Peter Nelson as interim chairman of the listed cement and lime producer,
PPC: Plenty to build on in Africa
THERE is a new scramble for Africa going on — much of it by Africans. While Barclays is beating a […]
PPC wants to expand ready-mix production
PPC plans to acquire 3Q Mahuma Concrete, the largest independently owned ready-mix concrete supplier in southern Africa, for a maximum of R183 million.
PPC’s cement volumes down 1% for first five months
Sales in SA cement business rose 2% while they declined in international businesses. Pressure on selling prices has weighed in […]
Jewellery designer becomes Overall Winner of the PPC Imaginarium Awards
Mignon Daubermann, creator of a pair of tinted cement rings set with gemstones and shaped into organic forms inspired by human bones
PPC De Hoek: tyred and tested
PPC’s De Hoek plant near Piketberg – which started production in 1923 – may be one of the oldest cement […]
Concrete.TV’s exclusive interview with PPC CEO – Darryll Castle
Concrete.TV recently sat down with Darryll Castle ,CEO of PPC Cement, in an exclusive interview where Darryll shares PPC’s vision […]
PPC shares fall as Sibiya retires as chairman
According to iol, shares in PPC dropped yesterday morning after the listed cement and lime producer reported that chairman Bheki […]
PPC progresses expansion strategy, despite warning of lower H1 earnings
Cement supplier PPC says its expansion programme remains on track, with construction at sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
PPC and Olegra Oil: rethinking SME ownership structures to enable real empowerment
The ability to convert a great business idea into a great business is directly dependent on the calibre of entrepreneur […]
PPC to double size in 10 years on African cement growth
The company will create a new unit for its expanding non-cement building materials and services operations.
PPC prioritising new BBBEE ‘road map’ as rating gets set to drop sharply
Cement producer PPC plans to finalise a new broad-based black economic–empowerment (BBBEE) road map in the coming six months in light of an
PPC’s Rwanda unit boosts production by 25%
PPC’s Rwandan unit expects to raise output by a quarter next year to cater for increasing demand as growth in […]
The PPC Imaginarium Awards announces their judging panel
The PPC Imaginarium Awards, a South African substantial arts and design competition, has announced their judging panel of thought leaders […]
PPC Cement and SA Housing Club changing lives
While the appetite for home ownership is strong among lower to middle-income earners, access to affordable housing is hampered by […]
Civil engineering sector ready to meet country and continent’s infrastructure needs
As the civil engineering sector’s readiness to undertake large scale development and infrastructure projects was emphasised at the 2015 SAICE […]
PPC cement their place as Newlands sponsor
PPC Ltd announced the company’s naming rights partnership with Newlands Cricket Ground on Monday. This sees PPC join forces with […]
Cape Town’s Iconic cricket stadium renamed PPC Newlands
PPC Ltd announced the company’s naming rights partnership with Newlands Cricket Ground at the stadium today. This momentous occasion sees PPC, […]
Iconic PPC and Newlands Cricket Ground join forces to produce nation of winners
PPC Ltd announced the company’s naming rights partnership with Newlands Cricket Ground at the stadium today. This momentous occasion sees […]
PPC Cement increases “green” footprint through new initiative
An innovative tyre-burning initiative at PPC’s De Hoek plant in the Western Cape has demonstrated the viability of burning waste tyres
PPC Barnet DRC’s plant on track for commissioning by late 2016
PPC Barnet DRC’s $280 million integrated cement plant is on target for commissioning by the end of 2016.
PPC’s Executive of Business Development discusses sustainability
This year’s Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress again placed sustainability in the spotlight, which has come to mean a […]
PPC sees decline in cement prices across markets
PPC fell the most in four months after reporting flat or falling prices in all regions alongside tougher competition in […]
PPC’s Learners Career Day highlights future careers at the company
On Friday 11 September 2015, PPC employees at the company’s Jupiter plant welcomed 30 New Nation School learners to the […]
Africa’s richest man prepares to take on Lafarge
Africa’s richest man strives to dominate its market for cement, the material at the heart of the continent’s infrastructure boom. […]
Rwanda’s Prime Minister opens CIMERWA Bugarama facility launch
Prime Minister Anastase MUREKEZI officially opened CIMERWA’s new state-of-the-art Bugarama plant on 18 August. He was joined by other guests […]
Local construction companies unhappy over new PPC plant
PPC is under fire from local construction companies that have accused it of side lining them in the construction of […]
PPC takes information sharing and concrete innovation to next level
A year since its launch in 2014, PPC’s Cement and Concrete Cube (C3) remains a true triumph for the industry. […]
PPC’s Cement and Concrete Cube: one year of industry innovation
A year since its launch, PPC’s Cement and Concrete Cube (C3) remains a triumph for the industry. Designed to facilitate greater collaboration and information-sharing,
PPC Limited to expand business in Zimbabwe
PPC Limited is set to expand its business in Zimbabwe by 2020 by spending US $200m for the construction of milling […]
The race is on to enter for the 30th PPC Cement Riebeeck Bergmarathon
The 30th PPC Cement Riebeek Bergmarathon is set to take the Boland town of Riebeek West by storm on Saturday, […]
PPC releases latest cement volume sales for Q1
Data released by cement producer PPC on Wednesday showed a 15.6% surge in South Africa’s year-on-year domestic cement sales to 2.87-million […]
S&P downgrades PPC to ‘zaA’ on increasing debt
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) has lowered its long-term South Africa national scale rating on PPC Ltd. to ‘zaA’ […]
CBMI and PPC signs new clinker production contract
Sinoma CBMI Construction Company Limited and South Africa’s PPC have signed an EPC contract for a new clinker production line […]
African Construction,Totally Concrete sponsors share their views
Following the success of last years African Constuction and Totally Concrete Expo, this is what is new for 2016 New in […]
PPC ready for demand growth following construction plans on cement factory
Cement producer PPC is gearing up for expected demand growth by constructing a new 3 000 t/d clinker kiln at […]
Architectural concrete: some new international projects
Considered an aesthetic high-quality material, concrete is increasingly employed for more than just building construction. Thanks to the continual development […]
Africa’s growing contribution to PPC evident in H1 results
Cement producer PPC reported a record revenue contribution of 28% from its Africa operations during the interim period to March […]
Concrete and construction industry is ready for African opportunity
The construction industry is eager to collaborate to create the new solutions Africa’s infrastructure boom will require. That was the […]
For PPC, concrete is only the first step in the customer journey
South Africa’s leading cement supplier, PPC Ltd prides itself in offering its clients more than just cement. This has led […]
PPC rallies after SA slaps duties on Pakistani cement imports
PPC shares jumped over 8% on Friday after South African authorities imposed duties of between 14.3 and 77.2% on cement […]
PPC calls for greater innovation in Africa
Alta Walker, PPC’s Head: Innovation, says that Africa’s concrete industry has huge potential, but innovation is needed to realise it. “Africa […]
Algeria: PPC, Hodna partner to build cement plant
Hodna Algerian Cement Company and South African cement producer PPC are partnering to build a new cement plant in Algeria […]
PPC slows down expansion as debt piles up
South Africa’s biggest cement maker PPC Ltd will expand more slowly after spending on several cross-border projects jacked up its […]
Recapturing SA market share vital for new PPC chief
Following his first 100 days as CEO of cement producer PPC, Darryl Castle reports that action plans have been put […]
What’s next for PPC and AfriSam?
Now that the proposed merger between two of SA’s largest cement producers has failed to materialise, the question is: what […]
PPC-AfriSam deal scrapped on price dispute
PPC Ltd. and the AfriSam Group (Pty) Ltd. called off a merger of South Africa’s two biggest cement makers after […]
PPC ‘determined to expand into Africa’
Cement giant Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) seems to be determined to aggressively expand into fast-growing Africa. In a presentation to […]
PPC sponsors Fulton Awards
Leading cement supplier, PPC, is the Anchor Sponsor in the Concrete Society of Southern Africa’s (CSSA) 2015 Fulton Awards. Twenty-four […]
PPC still mulling AfriSam merger deal
Cement producer PPC is still considering the proposed merger deal with fellow JSE-listed construction materials firm AfriSam. AfriSam in December […]
Inaugural PPC Imaginarium Awards winner announced
The overall winner of the inaugural PPC Imaginarium Awards was announced on 5 March in Cape Town.In its inaugural year, the […]
PPC builds a solid foundation one brick at a time
PPC has partnered with the National Department of Environmental Affairs, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, Mathews & Associates (M&A) in […]
Using cement as a source material & inspiration – PPC Imaginarium Awards
The PPC Imaginarium is a creativity awards platform that ensures exposure for previously unknown and emerging artists and designers, and […]
PPC Ltd – Strength beyond the bag
PPC is the leading supplier of cement in southern Africa through eight cement manufacturing facilities and three milling depots in […]
PPC Ltd – Strength beyond the bag
PPC is the leading supplier of cement in southern Africa through eight cement manufacturing facilities and three milling depots in […]
PPC Africa expansion on schedule
PPC reported positive cement sales in the first quarter and said construction is underway in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the […]
PPC shares drop on lower HEPS forecast
PPC’s share price fell by 8.6% on Monday on reports that it expects headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the […]
AfriSam, PPC deal ‘doesn’t make sense’
The possible PPC and AfriSam merger has been lambasted as not making sense given PPC’s Africa growth strategy. “The transaction […]
South Africa: domestic cement sales climb in Q3
PPC-released data shows Domestic cement sales grew 4.6% in Q3 of 2014 after contracting in the first two quarters, though sales for the full year were on track to come in lower than in 2013.
PPC, AfriSam merger ‘should be thoroughly scrutinised’
The proposed merger between cement producers AfriSam and PPC should be thoroughly scrutinised to determine its value for PPC shareholders, […]
Zimbabwe: PPC Zimbabwe optimistic
Cement manufacturer PPC Zimbabwe is positive its acquisition of an indigenisation certificate in 2012 will enable it to forge ahead of competition as the building industry improves.
PPC sponsors houses in support of 16 Days of Activism campaign
PPC handed over three houses to community members in Nellmapius, Tshwane this week in support of the ‘16 Days of […]
PPC names new CEO
PPC Ltd on Wednesday named a mining industry veteran as chief executive, ending a three-month leadership vacuum that has hit its shares.
Godsell withdraws PPC board nomination
Bobby Godsell, who was among the big names put forward by activist shareholders to serve on a revamped PPC board, […]
PPC Unlocking Stronger Stokvel Homes
The bulk buying frenzy is back again. The festive season is upon us and Stokvels across the country will be […]
South Africa’s AfriSam proposes merger with rival PPC
South Africa’s biggest cement maker PPC has received a merger proposal from unlisted rival Afrisam Group, the company said on […]
PPC Cement to reconstitute board
PPC has decided to embark on a process of reconstituting the board at its upcoming AGM in January 2015. This […]
Pakistan’s cement producers threaten to stop using South African coal
Cement producers in Pakistan are considering sourcing their coal from Indonesia instead of South Africa.
Local cement-makers consider ending coal exports to South Africa
Local Karachi cement exporters are considering ending procurement of coal from South Africa and exploring options to import it from a Muslim country.
Fulton Awards 2015 set for record entries
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa reports that 36 nominations have been made for the 2015 Fulton Awards, which, if […]
PPC to use waste tyres for fuel
PPC has concluded an agreement to source waste tyres from the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) […]
Plans for PPC are developing swiftly in Africa
PPC’s Africa expansion strategy is progressing well with construction underway in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, DRC and Ethiopia, Bheki Sibiya, the executive […]
PPC African expansion strategy has ‘gained solid momentum’
JSE-listed cement producer PPC have reported headline earnings a share (Heps) of 179c for the financial year ended September 30, […]
Open Doors Programme
As part of NPC’s commitment to sustainable development, partnerships and community interaction, NPC offers guided tours to our cement plants. […]
Six candidates shortlisted for PPC’s CEO
PPC Ltd. (PPC) has a shortlist of six candidates to succeed Ketso Gordhan as CEO and plans to make an appointment if shareholders vote to retain the board, Chairman Bheki Sibiya said.
East Africa Portland Cement Company begins upgrade
East African Portland Cement Company has reportedly embarked on its KES1-billion kiln and packing plant upgrade project. The plant is […]
PPC’s constitution complicates meeting
The special shareholders’ meeting of PPC, set for December 8, is complicated by a controversial section of PPC’s memorandum of […]
PPC may raise $450m to fund Africa expansion
PPC, South Africa’s largest cement maker, has agreed in principle to a $225 million loan facility and could raise twice […]
PPC backed by top shareholder, PIC
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the largest shareholder in PPC will vote against a resolution next month to remove the […]
PPC’s stake in Habesha increased to 51%
PPC says it has bought the Industrial Development Corporation’s 20% stake in Ethiopia-based Habesha Cement Share Company for $13m, raising its share from 27% to 51%.
Gordhan says he’ll keep his shares
The ousted former head of South Africa’s PPC said on Tuesday he would hold on to his shares in the […]
Cimerwa to increase cement production by 500,000 tonnes
Rwanda’s sole cement producer, Cimerwa, plans to increase its production capacity to 600,000 tonnes annually when ongoing expansion works are […]
PPC shareholders to consider board overhaul
South African cement maker PPC said on Friday it would convene a general meeting to consider removal of its entire board after three shareholders holding a 10% stake requested it.
PPC conducts brick making workshops for customers nationwide
PPC, a household name in the construction industry for over 120 years, has played an integral part in developing South […]
Claassen to lead PPC after Tomes’ resignation
On 23 October 2014 PPC confirmed the resignation of Richard Tomes, joint managing director of PPC’s South African business and […]
PPC Cement joint MD, Richard Tomes resigns
A long-standing executive of SA’s PPC has left the company, the cement maker said on Thursday, becoming the latest departure […]
PPC shareholder said to increase stake before meeting request
PPC Ltd. shareholder Foord Asset Management has increased its stake in the South African cement maker to achieve the 10 […]
PPC appoints non-exec director
Cement producer PPC has appointed Darryll Castle an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Castle, who holds BSc, BCom and […]
PPC row flares as Foord bats for Ketso
In an unprecedented move that could resolve the standoff at PPC, Foord Asset Management (FAM), which holds 7.6% of PPC shares,will ask the board
‘Not a fuzzy warm thing, but a real business case’
The leading cement supplier in southern Africa, PPC Ltd remains dedicated in its mission to help create affordable housing in […]
‘No regrets on leaving PPC’ – Gordhan
Former PPC CEO Ketso Gordhan has met “most” of the major shareholders in an effort to be reinstated. He does […]
PPC Q2 domestic cement sales down
Domestic cement sales declined by 5.1% year-on-year to 3.04-million tons during the three months ended June 30, cement producer PPC […]
Ketso Gordhan’s resignation move
Watch our exclusive interview with Richard Tomes, Managing Director of PPC Cement, who speaks on the recent shock resignation news […]
Gordhan plans a PPC comeback
Ketso Gordhan is planning a comeback as chief executive of PPC after his shock resignation this week following a boardroom […]
PPC CEO resigns
PPC announced on Monday that its CEO Ketso Gordhan had resigned. Gordhan also steps down from his executive director role.
PPC says South Africa’s trading environment is ‘tough’
Slow economic growth and a lack of infrastructural investment, coupled with increased competitor activity and rising imports, have made the […]
PPC expansion ‘will draw investors’
PPC’S expansion into Africa would make the company a favourite with investors, especially in South Africa, says investment banking group […]
Cement exporters unlikely to concede South African markets
Pakistan cement makers, facing anti-dumping probes, are unlikely to lose South African market as their offered prices are still attractive for […]
Investigation into cement dumping from Pakistan to go ahead
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa would investigate a claim that Portland cement from Pakistan was being dumped […]
Top honors for PPC Ltd at Nkonki awards
PPC Ltd was announced as the overall winner of the Nkonki Top 100 Integrated Reporting Awards. Integrated reporting is the […]
PPC contracts Chinese for new 1 million tpa cement plant in DRC
PPC Barnet DRC has awarded an EPC contract to Sinoma International Engineering Company of China to construct a new cement […]
PPC Barnet DRC signs engineering contract with Chinese powerhouse
PPC Barnet DRC signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the building of a cement plant in the […]
Zimbabwe: PPC Secures U.S.$18 Million for Harare plant
PPC Zimbabwe has secured about $18 million for the construction of a new cement plant in Harare. The cement company […]
PPC takes information sharing and concrete innovation to next level
Concrete is the most widely used man-made material in the world and is a cornerstone of civilization. The leading supplier […]
PPC Cement acquires Pronto Holdings
PPC is in the process of acquiring Pronto Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a key supplier of readymix concrete in Gauteng. The […]
PPC’s commitment to empowering employees
PPC Ltd, a pioneer in the cement industry in southern Africa, has committed itself to better the lives of its […]
Debunking an ageing male-dominated construction industry
The global construction industry has always been dominated men. However, times are changing in South Africa and PPC Ltd’s Zimkhitha […]
Episode 8: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
Episode 7: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
PPC to spend over $1 billion expanding into Africa
PPC Ltd., South Africa’s largest cement maker, plans to boost production capacity by as much as 75% as it targets […]
Episode 6: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
PPC cements future of SA football
To ensure the future prosperity of the country’s football development, PPC Ltd in partnership with the South African Football Association […]
Damon Kalvari joins the PPC Kremetart Cycle Race team
The PPC Kremetart Cycling Race team is very happy to announce that Damon Kalvari has come onboard as the race […]
Episode 5: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
Entries now open for the PPC Riebeeck Bergmarathon 2014
The picturesque backdrop of the Riebeeck Valley in the Western Cape will once again host the PPC Cement Riebeeck Bergmarathon […]
Episode 4: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
PPC profits alert
South Africa’s leading cement producer PPC said Friday it is likely to post higher profits in the six months to […]
Episode 3: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
PPC Cement victorious at PMR awards
The Diamond Arrow is the highest prize the Professional Management Review (PMR) .africa national survey can bestow upon a company […]
Episode 2: PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
Meet the team and judges of PPC’s Building Better Homes Challenge
Welcome to PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge. In our newest construction competition, four teams will compete in a series […]
PPC Cement’s ‘Building Better Homes Challenge’ goes to air
South African cement producer PPC, with Calgro M3 and Master Builders South Africa will bring an eight-part reality series, ‘PPC […]
Meet the Orange team of PPC’s Building Better Homes Challenge
In PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes challenge four construction teams compete in a series of demanding building challenges. One team […]
PPC Cement’s Building Better Homes Challenge
PPC Ltd. has teamed up with residential project developer, Calgro M3 and Master Builders South Africa (MBSA), to bring an […]
PPC goes from grey to green
PPC’s new home, Eastgate 20 at 148 Katherine Avenue, Sandton, is a retro-fitted building strategically designed to reduce energy and […]
PPC goes from grey to green
PPC’s new home, Eastgate 20 at 148 Katherine Avenue, Sandton, is a retro-fitted building strategically designed to reduce energy and […]
PPC pay move: positive but not profound
Five months after cement group PPC froze top management salaries in order to increase the wages of its lowest earners, […]
PPC pay move: positive but not profound
Five months after cement group PPC froze top management salaries in order to increase the wages of its lowest earners, […]
PPC cements its Algeria plans
PPC has announced its advanced plans for entry into the Algerian cement market through a partnership with Algerian private investors […]
PPC looks to ‘double earnings by 2018’
PPC CEO Ketso Gordhan says the group’s management is looking at concluding one or two big deals in Africa in […]
PPC to sponsor the 2015 Fulton Awards
South Africa’s leading cement supplier, PPC Ltd, has decided to be the Anchor Sponsor of the Concrete Society of Southern […]
PPC expects African sales to double
CEMENT company PPC will see its proportion of revenue from the rest of the continent almost doubling to 40% by […]
PPC expects African sales to double
CEMENT company PPC will see its proportion of revenue from the rest of the continent almost doubling to 40% by […]
PPC Cement gives you strength beyond the bag
We constantly strive to bring you innovative, industry-first products and services that allow you to do the best job you […]
PPC Cement – An Overview
PPC Cement was established in 1892 and celebrated 120 years of innovation and market leadership in 2012. The history of […]
2012 PPC Cement Riebeeck Bergmarathon
This year marked the 27th anniversary of the Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Riebeeck Bergmarathon. The marathon took place on Saturday […]
PPC Products – 15% More Concrete
The new PPC Surebuild CEM II 42.5N and PPC OPC CEM I 52.5N which was launched in 2011, promised significant […]
PPC Cement celebrates 100 years on the JSE
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) was proud to celebrate its 100th year as a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange […]
PPC Cement – Young Concrete Sculpture Awards
The PPC YCSA competition, which has been running for 21 years, gives emerging artists the opportunity to showcase their skill […]
