CEMEX strengthens presence in Guatemala
The company has announced that, as part of its growth strategy, it will increase capacity in Guatemala with the construction of a new cement grinding mill that is expected to be completed in early 2023.
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Baker Hughes Joins WCA as an Associate Corporate Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced that global energy technology company, Baker Hughes, has become the latest addition to its international community, joining as an Associate Corporate Member.
Holcim divests business in Brazil
The company has signed an agreement with CSN for the divestment of its business in Brazil for an enterprise value of US$1.025 billion.
Bedeschi supplies two apron feeders for Lehigh’s Mitchell Plant
Bedeschi has been awarded a new order for the supply of two apron feeders to be placed in the primary and secondary crushing area to replace the old existing machines at Lehigh’s Mitchell Plant.
CEMEX participates in the construction of the largest aquarium in Latin America
The world-renowned architectural firm, Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, designed the project to integrate marine and terrestrial nature with architecture and the human world.
Caterina Costa de García appointed as chair of Holcim Ecuador
The company, which celebrates 100 years of operations in the country, consolidates its commitment to diversity with the first woman to take over as President of its Board of Directors.
Beumer opens Denver office
Following its announcement earlier this year, BEUMER Corporation has now celebrated the official opening of the North American Headquarters in Denver for its Airport division and its Conveying & Loading division.
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Bruks Siwertell reports cement import boom as US shows signs of recovery
Around half of US cement imports are handled by Siwertell ship unloaders, and with the country preparing for a massive programme of infrastructure spending to promote growth and recovery, Bruks Siwertell technology is prepared to meet the demand.
LafargeHolcim in the US launches CementDirect app
The app- and web-based solution is engineered to improve the customer experience, enabling ready-mix producers to sign off on deliveries, monitor real-time load delivery statuses and access bills of lading, proof of delivery and historical shipping documents 24/7, all in one place.
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.
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.