US cement news
Cemex announces pricing of US$1.5 billion of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announce the pricing of US$1.5 billion of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036. The Notes will be guaranteed by Cemex’s subsidiary, Cemex Corp.
US cement manufacturers head to Capitol Hill to push for surface transportation reauthorisation
American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in.
GCCA and the GCCSI announce partnership to advance the use of CCS across the cement and concrete industry
The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of CCS across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.
Gigaton raises $26M to build fully autonomous plants in energy-intensive industries
Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software that runs energy-intensive industries, has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Plural.
Francesco Brambilla becomes new CEO of Heidelberg Materials Trading
Heidelberg Materials Trading, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials,, announces that Francesco Brambilla has been named as the company’s CEO effective 1 June 2026.
Construction industry’s flagship startup competition launches 10th edition
Construction Startup Competition 2026 is now open to the world’s most promising startups ready to transform the industry through more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and disruptive solutions.
Global industry calls for urgent political action to unlock concrete’s critical role in a changing world
GCCA annual conference kicks off in Madrid with CEOs, industry leaders, and leading organisations including the UN, OECD, EBRD, and the global insurance industry trade body, the Geneva Association.
Cemex wins global water stewardship award for initiative in Mexico
Cemex announce it has been awarded Water Stewardship Programme of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards, recognising its initiative to reduce freshwater use in concrete production in Mexico.
ACA names Diane Tomb its next President and CEO
The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Diane Tomb will assume the role of ACA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
Cemvision and Linotol launch joint near-zero industrial floor solution
Cemvision joins forces with Linotol in a new multi-year partnership to bring a jointly developed, near-zero-carbon industrial flooring product to market.