Five Minutes With... John Stull
World Cement talks to John Stull, CEO of US Cement at LafargeHolcim about his career, the challenges facing the cement industry, the importance of sustainability - and the most interesting place he's visited.
The Americas
US cement production rises in January 2018
According to date from the US Geological Survey, US cement production rose 5.7% year on year in January 2018.
Two CalPortland cement plants achieve ENERGY STAR certification
CalPortland’s Rillito and Oro Grande cement plants have earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification for 2017.
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Titan announces steady year in 2017
The US underpinned a steady year in 2017 for Titan Group, offsetting weak performance elsewhere.
LafargeHolcim announces leadership changes
LafargeHolcim has announced leadership changes to further strengthen US organisation.
LafargeHolcim partners with PaYS Programme
LafargeHolcim has partnered with the PaYS Programme to provide more opportunities for US Veterans.
CalPortland recognised for energy leadership
CalPortland has been awarded the 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award, the fourteenth consecutive year the company has been awarded by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Cementir completes purchase of additional stake in Lehigh White Cement
Cementir Holding has increased its stake in Lehigh White Cement Co. to 63.25%.
LafargeHolcim treated 10 million t of waste in 2017
Using kilns involved in cement production, the company co-processed all types of waste including: solid shredded waste from industrial and municipal origin, spent solvents, used tires, waste oils, contaminated soils, industrial and sewage sludges, as well as demolition waste.
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Judge allows Lafarge Canada to cofire tyres at Brookfield plant
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has refused to overturn ministerial approval of a pilot project to cofire tyres at Lafarge Canada’s Brookfield plant.
CEMEX receives Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification
CEMEX is the first to receive Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification in the US.
Carmeuse buys CAT training simulator
Carmeuse has bought a CAT simulator for training employees to operate the heavy equipment found in the company’s quarries.
Holcim Argentina selects KHD for cement plant modernisation
Holcim Argentina, part of LafargeHolcim, has selected KHD for the modernisation project of its clinker production Line at Malagueño, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mississippi Lime adds HRH production capability in Weirton
Mississippi Lime is to begin production of high-reactivity hydrated lime at its Weirton plant in West Virginia.
Holcim Mexico named socially responsible company for 18th year
Holcim Mexico, part of LarfargeHolcim, has been named a socially responsible company for the 18th consecutive year.