US cement news

LafargeHolcim has denied local media reports of plans to cofire waste at its Ravena plant in New York.

Ten CEMEX facilities throughout the USA have gained levels of conservation certification due to their efforts in wildlife conservation and education.

Summit Materials appoints Karl H. Watson as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.

Lehigh Cement begins 2018 by announcing three promotions in key management areas.

HeidelbergCement expects recent US tax reform to boost its net profit and cash flow from 2019, despite regulatory changes forcing significant writedown to its 2017 balance sheet.

CEMEX USA’s four cement plants have achieved EPA ENERGY STAR certification.

A Benetech high-temperature conveyor cleaner has been installed at a Texas cement plant, running for over eight months without replacements in regular operating temperatures of between 300°F and 325°F.

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua has reported growing sales volumes in the first 11 months of 2017 on the back of strong US demand.

US cement shipments and clinker production appear steady with 2016’s figures, according to USGS figures.

CRH has reported continued growth in earnings over the first nine months of the year, despite weather-related disruption in the US and challenging market conditions in the Philippines.