Kenya: Bamburi Cement has launched a new US$771,000, 120m³/hr ready-mix concrete plant in Bamburi, Mombasa County. The plant is intended to help the producer to serve growing demand. The plant’s products include chloride-resistant concrete for marine applications.

Parent company Amsons Group’s Cement CEO Mokate George Ramafoko said "The Coastal region is home to accomplished and ongoing infrastructural projects."

Ukraine: Finland-based Peikko Group Corporation says that it has commissioned an industrial building at its upcoming Bila Tserkva concrete products and composite structures plant. Interfax-Ukraine News has reported that the producer plans to invest €3m in the project. It will continue to import equipment for the plant throughout May 2025.

India: Olectra Greentech has launched Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar, produced using electrical and chemical resistance (ECR) glass and epoxy resin. The Hans India newspaper has reported that GFRP rebar delivers tensile strength greater than that of steel, at 950 – 1100MPa, at just a quarter of the weight. Its non-corrosive, non-magnetic, non-conductive and water-resistant characteristics render it particularly suitable for demanding environments, according to the producer.

Romania: DVI Production has inaugurated a new €40m, 2000m³ autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block plant in Iernut, Mureș County. The plant will produce Fortem brand blocks and serve local and export markets, employing a staff of 100 people. Economica and Puterea News has reported that the company received a €10m grant towards the project. It is the largest plant of its kind in Europe.

CEO Viorel Iacob said that the plant is expected to help DVI Production become regional market leader in AAC blocks.