US cement news
Eco Material Technologies opens Kirkland Pozzolan mine in Yavapai County, Arizona
Eco Material Technologies, the leading producer of sustainable cementitious materials, welcomed state officials to celebrate the opening of the Kirkland Pozzolan Mine in Yavapai County, Arizona.
Bruks Siwertell commissions new cement unloading system for Colonial
Bruks Siwertell has completed the installation of a new high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader at Colonial Group’s Georgia Kaolin Terminals, in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
Representative Quang Nguyen to celebrate opening of Kirkland Pozzolan mine in Yavapai County, Arizona
Eco Material site to convert ash into concrete for bridges, roads, and other key infrastructure needs, reducing pollution in the process.
Prometheus Materials raises $8 Million to decarbonise the building materials industry, in Series A funding round led by Sofinnova Partners
Prometheus Materials has announced that it closed its $8 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Sofinnova Partners, with participation by the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), GAF, and The Autodesk Foundation.
GCC Fully Converts Minnesota Market to Portland Limestone Cement
As part of GCC’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions, GCC will fully convert the Minnesota market to portland limestone cement (PLC), a high-quality cement that lowers the carbon footprint of concrete.
Haver & Boecker Niagara names Certified Sales Manager for the Western United States
Haver & Boecker Niagara announces Darren Bulow as its certified sales manager for Western regions of the United States, including Southern Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. He brings nine years of industry experience to his new position.
Cementos Argos reached a historical figure for cement exports with more than 297 000 t in the first quarter of 2022
In 2021 alone, Cementos Argos reached the record figure of 942 000 t of cement exported, which represents an increase of more than 11 000 t compared to 2020.
Argos shares Q1 financial results
The company’s first quarter of 2022 saw strong demand in its three regions.
Collaboration in California
CalPortland and thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (tkIS) discuss their collaboration to upgrade the wear protection of the high pressure grinding rolls at the Oro Grande cement plant, Southern California.
Holcim US transitions Illinois facility to low-carbon portland limestone cement
The company has announced that its Lafarge Joppa cement plant, located in Grand Chain, Illinois, has transitioned to OneCem® Portland limestone cement (PLC) production.