US cement news
CEMEX receives Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification
CEMEX is the first to receive Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification in the US.
US Aggregates & Construction Materials (ACM) appoints new General Manager
US Aggregates and Construction Materials has appointed Kevin Peart the General Manager of the Northeast and Great Lakes West Region.
Cemex’s FEC quarry earns accolade from NSSGA
Three of the company’s Florida facilities were recognised for outstanding community involvement, with the FEC quarry in Miami earning the NSSGA’s 2018 Platinum Award for Excellence in Community Relations.
Vicat’s earnings hit, despite rising sales
A significant fall in earnings from its Egyptian business saw French building materials firm, Vicat, report lower year-on-year EBITDA, despite a solid rise in revenues.
Martin Marietta reports higher earning despite weaker volumes
US building materials company, Martin Marietta, reported record revenues and earnings in 2017, despite lower volumes.
Summit Materials reports positive 2017
Summit Materials reported higher cement sales through 2017 as the company pivots its strategy to focus more on organic growth.
Project demonstrates CCU solution for cement and concrete industries
A team of five companies led by CarbonCure Technologies has demonstrated a fully-integrated carbon capture and utilisation solution for the cement and concrete industries.
PCA joins Alliance for National & Community Resilience
The Portland Cement Association has donated US$25 000 to help develop the first whole-community resiliency benchmarks in the US.
ABB to incorporate Baldor Electric Company
As a part of its 'Next Level strategy', ABB will integrate the Baldor Electric Company name into its global brand.
US tax legislation will reduce rates for construction firms
Tax reform will aid US construction firms competing in the world market.