US cement news
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.
CalPortland converts Mojave cement plant production to portland-limestone cement
By switching production from ordinary portland cement to portland-limestone cement, the plant will reduce its carbon emissions by 10% on a per ton basis.
Titan America announces significant investment in Norfolk import terminal
The company has announced the construction of a new 70 000 t dome at its existing Roanoke Cement Company import terminal located in Chesapeake, VA.
Cement Association of Canada discusses Government of Canada’s emissions reduction plan
Michael McSweeney, President and CEO and Adam Auer, VP Environment and Sustainability, Cement Association of Canada, made a statement in response to the plan.
CEMEX increases lower carbon Portland limestone cement production in Colorado
The company has been ramping up production of PLC across the US as part of a suite of solutions to reduce the carbon footprint throughout its operations and products.
Slag Cement Association announces 2021 Slag Cement In Sustainable Concrete Awards winners
Thirteen construction projects from across the United States were chosen to showcase the broad applications of slag cement and its impact on creating more durable and sustainable concrete.
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. acquires assets of Meriwether Ready Mix
HeidelbergCement has announced that its North American subsidiary Lehigh Hanson, Inc. has acquired all assets of Meriwether Ready Mix, a producer of ready-mixed concrete with a residential and commercial customer base in the Metro Atlanta area.