US cement news

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.

CalPortland’s Rillito plant has received an energy efficiency rebate cheque.

Texas-based producer of ready-mixed concrete and aggregates, U.S. Concrete has closed its offering of US$200 million of additional senior notes.

Cemex USA has held its annual safety week and shown its commitment to Zero4Life.

US cement producer, Drake Cement, is seeking to increase its permitted clinker production rate by 10%.