Holcim UK’s Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark Accreditation
Holcim UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry – Europe's largest hard rock quarry – has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation.
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Global industry calls for urgent political action to unlock concrete’s critical role in a changing world
GCCA annual conference kicks off in Madrid with CEOs, industry leaders, and leading organisations including the UN, OECD, EBRD, and the global insurance industry trade body, the Geneva Association.
Cemex wins global water stewardship award for initiative in Mexico
Cemex announce it has been awarded Water Stewardship Programme of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards, recognising its initiative to reduce freshwater use in concrete production in Mexico.
ACA names Diane Tomb its next President and CEO
The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Diane Tomb will assume the role of ACA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
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Cemvision and Linotol launch joint near-zero industrial floor solution
Cemvision joins forces with Linotol in a new multi-year partnership to bring a jointly developed, near-zero-carbon industrial flooring product to market.
SESCO Cement names Jihad Chahine Terminal Manager for Tampa Facility
SESCO Cement announce the appointment of Jihad Chahine as Terminal Manager for its Port Redwing facility at Port Tampa Bay.
Amrize modernising Midlothian cement plant to increase throughput and loading efficiency
To help meet rising construction demand across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Amrize is investing in its Midlothian Cement Plant to expand production capacity, modernise logistics, and improve operational efficiency for customers.
Molins successfully places €500 million inaugural bond in European capital markets
Molins has successfully placed its inaugural bond through its subsidiary Molins Finance, S.A.U. The issuance amounts to €500 million of senior unsecured notes due 2033 (7NC3), with a fixed coupon of 5.50% per year.
American Cement Association release statement regarding advancement of BUILD America 250 Act
The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sean O’Neill issued the following statement regarding today’s committee vote on the BUILD America 250 Act.
MPA says cement carbon capture is critical to delivering UK infrastructure within carbon budgets
New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows carbon capture could cut cement emissions by 75% by 2035.