US cement news
Komatsu America introduce new HD785-8 off-highway truck
The company’s new truck has been designed for mining, quarrying, and aggregates.
CEMEX hosts 5k Quarry Quest in support of Special Olympics Florida
The company held a 5k Quarry Quest race at its quarry in Miami, in support of Special Olympics Florida.
Diamond interchange in Arizona, US, to be constructed using CEMEX materials
An interchange reconstruction project is underway in Arizona, US, using aggregates supplied by CEMEX.
GlobalData: Dubai, London and New York are 2019’s ‘Construction Mega Cities’
Dubai is at the top of the list of ‘Construction Mega Cities’, with total project values amounting to US$611.2 billion, ahead of London in second place (US$342.9 billion) and New York in third (US$285.2 billion.)
CEMEX announces divestment of cement plant in Kentucky, US
The company has announced that its affiliate, Kosmos Cement Company, has signed an agreement for the sale of certain assets to Eagle Materials Inc.
CEMEX aggregates awarded for environmental and community efforts
The company were presented with awards from the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Rockwell Digital Partner Programme to advise companies on digital initiatives
The Rockwell Automation Digital Partner Programme aims to connect companies to expertise and solutions from market leaders such as Accenture, Microsoft, PTC, ANSYS, and EPLAN, to enhance the quality of digital initiatives.
Total construction input in China to rise to US$4.1 trillion by 2023
Global Data’s recent report revealed that infrastructure investment will be seen to drive total construction input in China to US$4.1 trillion by 2023.
Mining Academy concludes in Kentucky, US
Mining Academy, a three-day forum designed for attendees to network with operators from the underground room and pillar limestone market, was held for the second time on 29 - 31 October in Louisville, Kentucky, US.
CalPortland to upgrade equipment in order to reduce emissions
With the help of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), CalPortland Cement is continuing its campaign of replacing its equipment with low-emission versions, to improve the High Desert’s air quality.