US cement news

The World Cement Association has announced its knowledge partnership with Decarb Connect, an organisation which supports the scale and acceleration of industrial carbonisation.

The World Cement Association has announced the launch of Phase I of its PEGASUS 2020 project, a multi-company benchmarking and performance-improvement initiative for WCA Corporate Members.

Four LafargeHolcim facilities in the US have received recognition from The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).

The cement industry has recently recognised Roanoke Cement Company (RCC) with top honours for Outreach in the 2020 Portland Cement Association (PCA) Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has awarded the Holcim Holly Hill cement plant in South Carolina with its 2020 Land Stewardship award, which recognises an industry participant that “goes above and beyond” what is required to provide environmental solutions at a facility.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has announced the winners of the 2020 Energy and Environment (E&E) Awards, recognising outstanding environmental and community relations efforts that go above and beyond what is required.

The Lafarge Canada Hub City Paving team recently helped support the development of road infrastructure for Ahousaht Nation in Maaqtusiis, Flores Island BC.

The Wildlife Habitat Council Conservation has certified Argos Savannah (Georgia) and Martinsburg (West Virginia) plants for their achievements and commitment to conservation initiatives.

The company has announced that its Board of Directors approved a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from US$0.55 per share to US$0.57 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock.

The company provided 15 000 t of cement for the revamped 12 390-foot runway at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.