US cement news
Carbon Clean announces successful completion of world’s first industrial deployment of CycloneCC
CycloneCC achieved milestone of around 4000 operating hours over a six-month period, delivering a high purity CO2 product.
Industry 4.0 – are we there yet?
Anders Noe Dam, FLSmidth Cement, explores why the cement sector lags in embracing Industry 4.0 technologies and highlights key opportunities to accelerate the digital transformation of cement plants.
Holcim North America wins Slag Cement Award for sustainable projects
Holcim North America was recognised in the 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards by the Slag Cement Association (SCA).
Holcim acquires Compañía Minera Luren to expand in Latin America
Holcim has completed the acquisition of Compañía Minera Luren, a leading Peruvian producer of specialty building solutions with 377 employees.
Heidelberg Materials completes acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc.
Heidelberg Materials North America has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.
Jaime Muguiro begins tenure as CEO of Cemex
Jaime Muguiro began his career at Cemex in 1996 and has held senior leadership positions at the company in several regions, most recently in the US.
Concrete in Life Photo of the Year winner revealed
Concrete in Life Photo of the Year from Venice Beach wins US$10,000 top prize.
Skanska and Cemvision agree to reduce the climate footprint in construction industry
Skanska and Cemvision have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the transition of the construction sector toward more sustainable building practices.
Boral secures AUD$24.5M Federal Grant for carbon-reducing adaptations at cement kiln
The project will reduce CO2 process emissions from cement clinker manufacturing by up to 100 000 t.
Holcim US recognised with NRMCA Concrete Innovations Award for innovative carbon reduction strategies
ECOPact™ low carbon concrete used in concrete pavement studies by the National Road Research Alliance to better understand low-carbon material performance in interstates.