US cement news
CEMEX USA recognised by TACA for safety commitment
The company has announced that it has been recognised by the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA), earning awards for outstanding safety performance at eight of its operations across the Lone Star State.
PCA shares statement on bipartisan infrastructure deal
Portland Cement Association (PCA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sean O’Neill, released a statement regarding an agreement towards a bipartisan infrastructure package.
PCA releases Spring 2021 US Regional Cement Consumption Forecasts
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group has released their Spring 2021 Regional Forecasts for the Northeast, Central, West, and Southeast United States.
LafargeHolcim is recognised for its ‘Excellence in Safety’ at its US concrete plants
83 of LafargeHolcim’s ready-mixed concrete plants across the country received Excellence in Safety Awards from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) Think First Safety Contest.
Lafarge Canada Inc. and Calgary Region Airshed Zone celebrate industry collaboration
As a long-standing industry member of the Calgary Region Airshed Zone non-profit organisation, Lafarge Canada Inc. continues to demonstrate commitment to clean air for all.
Toufic Tabbara Named New CEO of Cement at LafargeHolcim in the United States
Mr. Tabbara joined LafargeHolcim in 1998, beginning his career in the gypsum division, followed by roles in ready mix, asphalt and construction operations in the United States and Canada.
CEMEX supplies ready-mix concrete for the tallest building in Downtown Las Vegas
The company has announced that it has supplied more than 65 000 cubic metres (85 000 cubic yards) of ready-mix concrete to support the construction of the newly-opened Circa Resort & Casino, the tallest building in Downtown Las Vegas.
HeidelbergCement sells its US West region business
As part of its portfolio optimisation and margin improvement programme in its North American business, HeidelbergCement has signed an agreement to sell its business activities in the U.S. West region to the U.S. based company Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Votorantim Cimentos shares Q1 financial results
The company has shared that it has reversed losses and is ending the first quarter of 2021 with a Net Profit of R$227 million.
Lehigh Hanson shares its progress on the construction of a new cement plant
In October 2019, Lehigh Hanson broke ground on the construction of a new state-of-the-art plant in Mitchell, Indiana. As the first quarter of 2021 comes to a close, significant progress has been made at the new plant site.