US cement news

Novada Cement, part of the Medcem Cement Group, has chosen ABB to deliver full plant electrification, automation, and drives solutions for its new plant in Tampa Bay, Florida.

The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team has released its Spring Forecast for the industry, revising its growth rate expectations for 2026, and projecting that cement consumption will decline by 2.5%.

Titan SA has completed the acquisition of Keystone Cement, a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer, following the agreement announced on 9 January 2026.

Cemvision and Mannok (part of Çimsa Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership with the ambition to accelerate the decarbonisation of the cement industry.

Total revenues of US$7.4 billion (Q1 2025: US$6.8 billion) were 9% ahead of the prior year driven by positive underlying demand, disciplined commercial execution, and contributions from acquisitions.

Molins has reported its results for the first quarter of 2026, in a global environment characterised by economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Traditional Loss on Ignition testing is vital for cement quality, yet split LOI analysis offers superior process insight. By automating mass loss measurements at specific temperature intervals, modern thermogravimetric systems improve laboratory efficiency, throughput, and data consistency, enabling cement producers to optimize production, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive better decisions.

The World Cement Association (WCA) convened its Annual Conference from 19 – 22 April 2026 at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together global industry leaders.

Heidelberg Materials continues to scale the global deployment of autonomous heavy mobile equipment in North America, Australia, and Europe.

Revenues were 4.7% higher in the quarter which was primarily driven by volume growth of US$79 million and contributions from acquisitions of US$24 million from the Building Materials segment.