US cement news

The company has appointed prominent mining and materials executive, Grant Quasha, to lead its global expansion drive.

Following the Senate’s overwhelming bipartisan approval on 10 August for the long-awaited infrastructure spending bill, which includes long-term investments in transport, energy, utilities and climate-related initiatives, GlobalData now forecasts that the US construction industry will grow by 3.3% a year on average between 2021 and 2025 compared to a previous forecast of 2.2%.

The company has announced that as part of its growth strategy, it is expanding its business in Alabama, investing more than US$6 million in its new Brierfield Plant to produce high-quality aggregates for construction needs across the state.

The Congresswoman and her district staff spent valuable time visiting employees and learning about the important role quarries and aggregates play in building the economy.

The EPDs provide third-party verified data critical to surging sustainable construction across Western Canada.

The company has joined the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) as a corporate member, formalising the company’s commitment to integrating biodiversity and conservation action into its sustainability efforts.

Argos North America Corp has entered into a new loan for US$300 million, in which the interest rate is linked to CO2 emission reduction indicators and the increase in the percentage of women in leadership positions.

In her new role, Galligane is responsible for overseeing the Forney SaaS team, driving Forney SaaS technology advancements and ensuring strategic alignment of customer needs with the SaaS roadmap.

Argos has signed on with Klaveness Digital to roll out shipping and logistics platform CargoValue throughout the supply chain.

The company has ended the second quarter of 2021 with a net income of R$692 million.