US cement news
Summit’s cement business records growth in 2Q17
Summit Materials’s cement business was boosted by higher sales and pricing in 2Q17, recording a 5.8% rise in net revenues.
Roanoke Cement maintains ENERGY STAR rating
Titan American subsidiary, Roanoke Cement Co., has received ENERGY STAR accreditation for the 11th consecutive year.
DOC continues antidumping duty on Japanese cement
The US Department of Commerce will continue its antidumping duty of imports of ordinary portland cement and clinker from Japan.
Cement shipments slightly decreased in April 2017
USGS has released its Mineral Industry Survey for cement in April 2017.
Cement industry welcomes WOTUS rethink
The Portland Cement Association has welcomed the decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to repeal the controversial Water of the United States rule.
Martin Marietta buys Bluegrass Materials Co.
Martin Marietta has agreed a deal to buy aggregates supplier, Bluegrass Materials Co., for US$1.625 billion in cash.
Four Cemex plants are ENERGY STAR certified
Four Cemex USA cement plants have achieved ENERGY STAR certification for 2017.
Fritsch opens US subsidiary
Fritsch has opened its first subsidiary in the US: Fritsch Milling and Sizing Inc.
US cement shipments slightly decreased
USGS has reported that US cement shipments for March 2017 were slightly less than the previous year.
TITAN reports positive year for environmental performance
TITAN Cement has recorded falls in emissions and water consumption in 2016, as well as improving levels of alternative fuel use.