-DATE- 19880709 -YEAR- 1988 -DOCUMENT_TYPE- REPORT -AUTHOR- F.CASTRO -HEADLINE- CASTRO CLOSES THIRD HAVANA ENTERPRISE MEETING -PLACE- CUBA -SOURCE- HAVANA TELEVISION SVC -REPORT_NBR- FBIS -REPORT_DATE- 19880714 -TEXT- Castro Closes Third Havana Enterprise Meeting Cement Production Discussed FL0907160288 Havana Television Service in Spanish 0000 GMT 9 Jul 88 [Text] [Announcer Maricela Recasen] Unprofitability and losses in the cement industry were some of the topics extensively debated this afternoon. [Begin recording] [Castro] In your opinion, what are the factors that most affect cement production? It's not the work force because that is a small portion of the cost. Oil and energy are the primary cost factors. [Cement union enterprise director] That's what I was saying, Commander. We have to make better use of our resources because this is fundamental. Naturally, oil is an important factor. If we were more efficient with production, the oil consumption index could be lowered. [Castro] How long does it take to recover the costs of a cement factory? [Director] It takes approximately 23 years. [Castro] In general, what can the members of the cement union say about producing 4.2 million tons of cement by 1988 [corrects himself] by 1989 and 4.6 million tons by 1990? This is very important because of all the plans we have underway. [Director] I wanted an opportunity to discuss this topic. I wasn't able to do so the other day. We at least have an idea that... [Castro, interrupting] We'll produce 3.8 million tons this year with no problem? [Director] Yes, well, with no problem... [Castro interrupting] And we'll produce 4.2 million tons by 1989... [Director, interrupting] It may be a problem, but we'll produce 3.8 million tons. [Castro] And in 1989 we'll have 4.2 million tons? [Director] Yes, now... [Castro, interrupting] This goal will depend on the situation of some of the industries. [Director] That's what I wanted to explain to you. Last year... [corrects himself] I mean, through May we were fulfilling the plan by 100 percent, the goal of 3.8 million tons of cement. We got behind schedule by 40,000 tons in June because--as you know--of the rains and the ship carrying the raw material that had trouble in Santiago. These factors caused us to fall behind schedule by 40,000 tons. Our goal is to get back on schedule in July and August. [end recording] -END-