US cement news
IAC to install roller press system at Lehigh Port Canaveral
Industrial Accessories Company (IAC) has been named the EPC contractor responsible to design, supply, and install a new roller press system at the Lehigh Cement grinding facility in Port Canaveral, Florida. The project has a targeted completion date of Q4 2022.
CEMATRIX announces the renewal of joint marketing and cement supply agreements with Lafarge Canada
The agreements support the joint development of the Canadian cellular concrete market with the ongoing objective of increasing cellular concrete sales to the mutual benefit of both parties.
2021 ‘Concrete in Life’ global photography competition launches
The third annual GCCA ‘Concrete in Life’ photography competition has today launched with a call for amateur and professional photographers from around the world to capture the role of concrete in their lives and its role in the sustainable world of tomorrow.
Green Cement appoints new Chief Executive Officer
The company has appointed prominent mining and materials executive, Grant Quasha, to lead its global expansion drive.
GlobalData: US construction outlook brightens on Senate infrastructure bill approval, but challenges remain
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%.
CEMEX USA expands business in Alabama
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.
Hanson Aggregates Quarry in Pennsylvania hosts tour for Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
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.
Lafarge Canada issues more EPDs in Western Canada
The EPDs provide third-party verified data critical to surging sustainable construction across Western Canada.
CalPortland joins the Wildlife Habitat Council
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 enters into new loan linked to indicators of gender equality and reduction of carbon emissions
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.