US cement news
CEMEX USA holds ‘Safety Week’
The company recently held its annual initiative intended to get all employees focused on health and safety.
LafargeHolcim US plants transition to low-carbon Portland Limestone Cement
The company has announced that its Ste. Genevieve and Alpena cement plants, located in Bloomsdale, Missouri, and Alpena, Michigan, have transitioned to OneCem® Portland limestone cement (PLC) production.
Holcim Costa Rica obtains Positive Packaging certificate
The subsidiary has become the first of the Holcim group to obtain the Positive Packaging distinction.
Trends In 2022
Imran Akram, IA Cement, analyses the demand prospects of the global cement industry for the year ahead.
Lehigh Hanson finalises acquisition of Corliss Resources
HeidelbergCement’s North American subsidiary Lehigh Hanson has finalised the acquisition of Corliss Resources.
CEMEX to divest operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador
This transaction further advances the goal under CEMEX’s strategic plan, Operation Resilience, to optimise its global portfolio.
Holcim completes acquisition in the US Pacific Northwest region
The company has completed the acquisition of Cowden Inc. This acquisition expands Holcim’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Argos to triple its export capacity from Cartagena
With an investment of close to US$42 million in the construction of a new terminal in the free trade zone of Cartagena, the company will triple its capacity to receive and export products compared to its current operation.
Argos announces investment project in Honduras
The company will make operational improvements to expand its installed production capacity nationwide.
Saint-Gobain and Cementos Argos partner to develop mortar solutions in Colombia
This project aims to strengthen the leadership and growth of both companies in the region by improving the offer of a comprehensive range of solutions for light and sustainable construction.