Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Holcim to Shutdown Cement Plants on Weak Demand

Holcim Philippines announced it will be shutting downs it cement plants for six weeks as demand for the product weakens. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Holcim said that there is no plan to close HLCM's remaining cement lines. Holcim Chief Operating Office (COO) Ian S. Thackwray said it is possible any of the HLCM's plants may need to have short shutdowns due to the current economic demand.

Thackwray said that despite these shutdowns, there will be no job losses in any of the HLCM's plants.

Jollibee Sales Increase 13%, But Lower Profits

26 January 2009

Jollibee confirmed today that sales increased by 13% in 2008, but profit is expected to slightly go down. Jollibee Chairman Tony Tancaktions said the high cost of raw materials last year squeezed the company profits.

Jollibee maintains a positive outlook for this 2009 due to lower prices.