US cement news
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.
HeidelbergCement to sell stake in Lehigh White Cement Co.
HeidelbergCement has announced its subsidiary US company Lehigh Cement Co. LLC will sell its stake in Lehigh White Cement Co.
Forecast rise in US concrete construction
Tax reform and federal infrastructure programmes are set to increase the demand for concrete.
Energy Star rating for two LafargeHolcim cement plants
Two LafargeHolcim plants have received the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Rating.
LafargeHolcim quarries receive NSSGA award
LafargeHolcim quarries have been recognised with NSSGA’s 2018 Excellence in Community Relations Award.