US cement news
CRH appoints Nancy Buese as Chief Financial Officer
CRH, the leading provider of building materials solutions, announced the appointment of Nancy Buese as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 12, 2025.
Cemex reports record first quarter net income
Cemex reported its first-quarter results today as new CEO Jaime Muguiro outlined his vision for the company to the financial community for the first time.
Gear Up For Success
Mohamed Rezk, MAAG Gear Middle East and Sub-Sahara Africa, highlights a gearbox replacement project in Iraq that increased production and reduced energy consumption.
Tailored Foundations
thyssenkrupp Polysius reveals why prioritising proven equipment and adaptive workflows is key to rapid plant ramp-up and sustained profitability.
GCCA announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete – a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.
Martin X-Stand improves air cannon efficiency and safety
The Martin X-Stand is an organisation system that safely keeps air cannons away from super-heated or potentially hazardous areas while offering easy service access.
A Once In A Decade Chance
Katie Grube, a writer for the refractory, cement, packing, and lime industry, explains how a custom-engineered suspended platform revolutionised furnace refractory reinstallation, improving safety and efficiency during a shutdown project.
Titan America welcomes Jason Morin as new President of Florida Business Unit
Jason Morin succeeds Randy Dunlap who will remain with Titan America as Executive Director, Growth & Strategy.
Pushing Preheater Potential
Lars Andersen, HASLE Refractories, explores the critical role of dip tubes in preheater cyclones and highlights how the latest generation of vortex finders is delivering extended lifetimes and improved process stability.
Great Gains With Grinding Aids
Gopala Rao Dhoopadahalli and Sheo Pujan Pandey, UNISOL CHEMTECH LIMITED, examine the role of grinding aids in enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of cement production.