Cement news 2018

Vicat reported rising sales volumes and revenues in 1Q18, despite the continued appreciation of the euro.

German company, DURAG, has completed the acquisition of AP2E, a developer and manufacturer of industrial gas analysis systems.

Portland Cement Association, a policy, research, education, and market intelligence organisation, has announced the winners of its recent awards ceremony in the category of Energy and Environment (E&E).

Allen Hamblen, CEO of CalPortland Co. and Chairman of the Portland Cement Association, argues that it is time resiliency was taken into account during discussions about sustainability.

Raluca Cercel, CW Group, discusses the predictions for the future of the US cement and construction industries.

Lucky Cement has reported a strong increase in cement production and sales in the nine months to 31 March 2018.

Emir Adiguzel, World Cement Association, argues that overcapacity is a still a major problem for the global cement industry.

AUMUND Corporation USA announces that Simon Shipp will take over Geoffrey Conroy as General Manager.

Lucky Cement has planned an increase in the the cement production capacity at its Pezu Plant, Pakistan, and the commissioning of a clinker production plant in Samawah, Iraq.

Portland Cement Association announced the winners to its awards in the area of plant safety.