Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ghacem Ltd, Dangote Cement Plc and industry experts to speak at 4th Africa CemenTrade in ACCRA!

ACCRA, Ghana - Wednesday, January 18th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

With investor interest in African economies at an all-time high, Centre for Management Technology (CMT)’s Africa CemenTrade series – dedicated to providing insights into cement demand and supply trends, Challenges & opportunities of cement trade in African countries – will host its 4th and 2012 edition in Accra, Ghana.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Scheduled on 27-28 February 2012 and aptly themed “Impact of New Players on Africa's Cement Market & Competitiveness of the West African Sector“ 4th Africa CemenTrade promises latest perspectives on cement sector capital investment projects plus invaluable business networking platform at the exclusive networking reception sponsored by PEG S.A.

Besides PEG, whose Project Director Mr. Piet Heersche is addressing a session on cement sector capital investment projects – execution strategies & management in the African context, another highlight is the opening session by Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ghana. Ms Hanna Tetteh will provide insights on creating an enviable environment for cement production in Ghana. In addition, Mr. Morten Gade, Managing Director of Ghacem Ltd will deliver the keynote address on Market development, Supply situation, and Industry outlook in the Ghanaian cement industry.

Other top organizations slated to speak include:

• Devakumar .V.G. Edwin, Group Managing Director & CEO from Dangote Cement Plc.

• Finn Arnoldsen, Sales & Marketing Director, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria

• Kephar Tande, Managing Director, East African Portland Cement Co Ltd

• Henrique Caine, Country Head - Liberia/ Investment Manager Africa, Fortress

• Tony Hadley, Managing Director, Baobab Advisory SARL and many more...

Joining this year as Exhibitor cum presenter are Gebr Pfeiffer, with a session on development in vertical roller mills for grinding cement, raw materials and clinker; Cemengal SA, reflecting on transportable modular grinding stations; and Aumund Group addressing latest technology/innovation in mechanical conveying and storage systems in cement plants

Registration is open for those seeking to participate and join the over 400 representatives of the global cement value chain from 30 countries around the world who benefited from the last three event series. Visit this websiteto register online.

Contacts

Centre for Management Technology

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grace@cmtsp.com.sg