US cement news
Flexco and MLT Minet Lacing Technology establish strategic partnership in North America
The companies have signed an agreement in which Flexco will be the exclusive source for MLT products in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua shares financial results
The company, a leading supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States, Mexico and Canada, has announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020.
Fosbel announces the acquisition of Wahl Refractory Solutions
Wahl Refractory Solutions, Fremont, Ohio, will now conduct business under the name Wahl Refractory Solutions, a Fosbel Company.
Lafarge Canada is named one of ‘Canada’s Top Employers for Young People’
The company has announced that MediaCorp Canada Inc. has named it as one of Canada’s top employers for young people. The recognition speaks to Lafarge Canada’s commitment to foster a workplace where growth, learning and development are key components of its Employee Value Proposition.
CO2MENT Phase II complete at Lafarge Richmond Cement facility
Lafarge Canada Inc., Svante Inc., and Total S.A., have reached a major milestone in Project CO2MENT. The multi-phase project is celebrating the completion of Phase II, including the construction and installation of technology to capture and filter CO2 from the flue gas.
US construction industry to get a boost from Biden administration, says GlobalData
As President-elect Joe Biden takes office, whether he will be able to pass his campaign proposals through Congress will have major implications for the US economy and construction industry in the years ahead. Dariana Tani, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the situation.
PCA welcomes US rejoining international partners on global climate change
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), has welcomed the Biden Administration’s plan to re-engage with international trading partners in the Paris Agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
CalPortland’s Rillito plant earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification
Facility Certification signifies that the industrial plant performs in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
CEMEX USA holds Safety Week 2021
The company recently held Safety Week 2021, its annual company-wide initiative designed to get employees focused on health and safety.
World Cement Spotlight with Eaton
In this World Cement Spotlight, Editor David Bizley is joined by Marc Elliott, Global Segment Director for mining, minerals and metals at Eaton.