US cement news
Fitch Ratings upgrades Cementos Argos’ national rating to AAA(col)
Argos announce that Fitch Ratings have upgraded its long-term national ratings of its ordinary bond and commercial paper issuance programmes for up to 3 trillion pesos and 2 trillion pesos, respectively, to AAA(col).
Breedon completes acquisition of Booth Precast Products Limited
Breedon Group plc announce that it has completed the acquisition of Booth Precast Products Limited, a leading regional quarrying and concrete business in Co. Laois, following approval being granted by the Competition Authority.
Cemex to acquire Omega Products International
Strategic acquisition strengthens Cemex’s position in high-growth light construction materials and expands its footprint in the US broader mortars industry.
Green Gains With Graphene
Michael Bell, First Graphene, examines how graphene enhanced cement is enabling step-change carbon reductions while improving performance in housing and infrastructure applications.
Building Strength For A Greener Future
Dr. Wei Cai, Dr. Dmitry Davydov, and James D. Greene, Wacker Chemie AG, explore how silicone-based booster aids for cement grinding can help cement producers enhance cement strength and maintain performance while transitioning to lower-carbon cements.
Sitting Down With Shree Cement
Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director at Shree Cement, sat down with World Cement to discuss sustainable growth, digital innovation, and the company’s long-term vision.
Votorantim Cimentos moves forward with its R$5 billion investment programme in structural competitiveness
Votorantim Cimentos signed a contract with Auren for the acquisition of wind energy, which will power its sites located in the Brazilian Northeast and Southeast.
CRH report results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2025
Full year 2025 total revenues of US$37.4 billion were 5% ahead of the prior year driven by favourable end-market demand, disciplined commercial execution and contributions from acquisitions.
ABB launch integrated carbon capture measurement solution
ABB has announced the launch of its first fully integrated gas analyser package for CCUS applications, combining three proven ABB technologies into a single, streamlined solution.
Amrize closes acquisition of PB Materials
Amrize complete the acquisition of PB Materials Holdings, Inc., the leading aggregates business with a complementary ready-mix concrete network in the high-growth West Texas region.