US cement news
Chart Industries’ cryogenic carbon capture technology is selected for funding from US Department of Energy
With this DOE funding, the Chart team intends to design, build, commission and operate an engineering-scale cryogenic carbon capture process at Central Plains Cement Company LLC’s cement plant in Sugar Creek, Missouri.
Lafarge Canada and Mattamy Homes Partner to Build Greener Homes in Calgary
Lafarge is providing ECOPact to Mattamy Homes’ Calgary operations, pouring low-carbon concrete for more than 450 homes per year in the area.
Martin Marietta completes acquisition of Lehigh Hanson’s west region business
The company has announced that it successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Lehigh Hanson, Inc.’s West Region business for US$2.3 billion in cash.
Holcim closes bolt-on acquisitions in the US and Poland
The company has closed the acquisition of the Utelite Corporation in Coalville as well as an agreement to buy Polcalc in Poland.
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.