US cement news
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.
Georgetown University Residence Hall uses ECOPact low-carbon concrete
Aggregate Industries has announced that a major construction project in Washington D.C using its low-carbon concrete mix will reduce embodied carbon of concrete by 40%.
Votorantim Cimentos and CDPQ to combine cement operations in North America
As part of the transaction, the parties will combine their North American assets in a jointly-held entity. Votorantim Cimentos International will hold 83% and CDPQ will indirectly hold 17% of the shares.
Command Alkon announces new app to support bulk material suppliers
The company has introduced Ruckit Field, a new mobile experience to support bulk material suppliers, haulers, and buyers in lowering costs and optimising truck usage.
Holcim El Salvador opens concrete and aggregates plants
The company has inaugurated three new expansion plants for ready-mix concrete located in Sonsonate, La Paz and Apopa. Holcim also inaugurated an aggregates plant, located in the Tepeagua canton of the La Libertad municipality.
Cementos Argos receives recognition for energy efficiency in the United States
Two of Argos’ plants in the United States have been recognised for their commitment to the reduction and efficient use of energy and, therefore, the care and preservation of natural resources.
CalPortland earns 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award
The company has announced that it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy. This is CalPortland’s seventeenth straight Partner of the Year award.