US cement news

Airnord, the air pollution control company formerly known as FLSmidth Airtech, continues its legacy of proven emissions-control solutions. From ESP retrofits avoiding costly CapEx to desulfurisation systems achieving 97%+ SO2 reduction, Airnord now also supports carbon capture integration, helping cement plants reach today's compliance demands and tomorrow's decarbonisation goals.

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Explore how Rexnord™ Planetgear inline gear drives help minimise downtime, simplify maintenance, and lower spare parts inventory through intelligent modular engineering. Featuring real-world insights from an operating cement plant, discover how a strategic approach to gear drive selection supports long-term reliability and reduces total cost of ownership.

Sylvera's analysis of 3000+ cement facilities reveals a fortyfold spread in carbon intensity (0.03 – 1.24 tCO2e/t). As EU free allowances phase out, CBAM ramps up, and EAC demand grows, lower-carbon producers stand to gain, but only with credible, facility-level data to prove their performance and capture value.

The ACA has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a D.C. Circuit decision upholding a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). 

ACA’s summer economic forecast predicts no relief from high inflation and elevated interest rates in the short-term for construction, but recession unlikely.

As part of its commitment to accelerating the transition to low-carbon construction, Holcim Mexico has announced an investment of nearly 200 million pesos to implement innovative infrastructure in Tecomán, Colima.

Total revenues of US$10.8 billion (Q2 2025: US$10.2 billion) were 6% ahead of the prior year driven by positive pricing momentum, good underlying demand, and contributions from acquisitions.

Cemex announced that the Inter-American Development Bank recognised the company’s road safety practices in a regional study on motorcycle safety in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Heidelberg Materials posts strong second quarter 2026 growth, with revenue rising to €6.04 billion, supported by strategic acquisitions and continued sustainability progress.