US cement news
Ready Mix USA earns awards for excellence from Tennessee Concrete Association
The CEMEX USA company has announced that it has earned five awards from the Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) which include awards for outstanding environmental performance and for contributions to projects across the state.
Lafarge Canada and Holcim in the US support low carbon cement solution across North America
In response to ever-increasing pressure on the cement and concrete industry for products with a lower carbon footprint, Lafarge in Canada and Holcim in the United States have partnered to launch a North America-wide campaign to raise awareness that environmentally-friendly cement products are a reality.
Bedeschi supplies two apron feeders for Lehigh’s Mitchell Plant
Bedeschi has been awarded a new order for the supply of two apron feeders to be placed in the primary and secondary crushing area to replace the old existing machines at Lehigh’s Mitchell Plant.
Caterina Costa de García appointed as chair of Holcim Ecuador
The company, which celebrates 100 years of operations in the country, consolidates its commitment to diversity with the first woman to take over as President of its Board of Directors.
Beumer opens Denver office
Following its announcement earlier this year, BEUMER Corporation has now celebrated the official opening of the North American Headquarters in Denver for its Airport division and its Conveying & Loading division.
Bruks Siwertell reports cement import boom as US shows signs of recovery
Around half of US cement imports are handled by Siwertell ship unloaders, and with the country preparing for a massive programme of infrastructure spending to promote growth and recovery, Bruks Siwertell technology is prepared to meet the demand.
LafargeHolcim in the US launches CementDirect app
The app- and web-based solution is engineered to improve the customer experience, enabling ready-mix producers to sign off on deliveries, monitor real-time load delivery statuses and access bills of lading, proof of delivery and historical shipping documents 24/7, all in one place.
IAC to install roller press system at Lehigh Port Canaveral
Industrial Accessories Company (IAC) has been named the EPC contractor responsible to design, supply, and install a new roller press system at the Lehigh Cement grinding facility in Port Canaveral, Florida. The project has a targeted completion date of Q4 2022.
CEMATRIX announces the renewal of joint marketing and cement supply agreements with Lafarge Canada
The agreements support the joint development of the Canadian cellular concrete market with the ongoing objective of increasing cellular concrete sales to the mutual benefit of both parties.
2021 ‘Concrete in Life’ global photography competition launches
The third annual GCCA ‘Concrete in Life’ photography competition has today launched with a call for amateur and professional photographers from around the world to capture the role of concrete in their lives and its role in the sustainable world of tomorrow.