US cement news

US cement maker, Martin Marietta, reported a positive end to the year, with cement shipments up, despite headwinds in Texas. Its cement business also reported higher gross profit for the year.

A strong dollar makes up for falling sales in the USA, while a weak peso dents revenues, despite high sales volumes.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime has announced two new acquisitions.

Cemex and Eagle have finalised the sale of Fairborn Cement plant.

US cement producers stand ready to support President Trump’s infrastructure plan, says head of PCA, but calls for sensible regulatory reform to help support the industry.

A proposed revision to Drake Cement’s Air Quality Permit that would allow the company to increase production by 10% has been sent to the Environmental Protection Agency for review.

USGS has released its latest report on cement shipments, focusing on November 2016.

The NSSGA has welcomed the confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation.

Titan America’s Pennsuco Complex, which includes quarrying, cement manufacture and ready-mix concrete operations, has been certified as a Gold Level Zero Waste Facility.

Cement consumption will show modest growth in the US in 2017, continuing its disappointing run, while in Latin America consumption will fall again.