US cement news
Concrete in Life global photography competition launched at New York Climate Week
A popular global photo competition called “Concrete in Life”, which highlights the sustainability, essential nature and beauty of concrete throughout the world, has been launched from New York’s influential international Climate Week.
Infrared Insights
Derek Stuart, AMETEK Land, explains how advanced infrared measurement systems can optimise clinker cooling.
Cemex recognised by Fortune as a company changing the world
Cemex was recognised for its innovative work with the VeryNile initiative in Egypt and placed in the 24th position out of 52 ranked companies.
Advice about cement additives
Martyn Whitehead and Suhaila Thien, Fosroc, explore the best practices for cement additive quality control.
Success with siloxane
Dr. Dmitry Davydov, James D. Greene and Dr. Wei Cai, WACKER, explain how cementitious materials can be protected and improved using oligomeric siloxane based technology.
CRH announces CEO succession
CRH announces the appointment of Jim Mintern as next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Albert Manifold who retires at the end of 2024.
Calderys Group strengthens its health & safety commitment with 2024 safe day
Calderys organises a safe day in all its industrial sites to promote and strengthen a strong health and safety culture across the company
Constructing with chemistry
Dr. Davide Zampini, Cemex, explains the importance of chemical admixtures as a key enabler of sustainability in the construction materials industry.
Canada's carbon-cutting crusade
Cement Association of Canada explores an action plan designed to help decarbonise the cement industry.
Carbon limit partners with industry leaders to debut heat crisis-combatting concrete additive
First-of-its-kind concrete cooling technology mitigates rising temperatures; licensed commercial and residential design products from NCP Industries and Bison Innovative Products are under way