The Americas - 10 March 2015

Essroc has launched an app to help troubleshoot concrete and masonry issues.

Cemex Dominican Republic is investing in a new bagging, packing and palletizing line at its San Pedro de Macorís cement plant, mill improvements and widening its fleet to meet rising local demand.

According to the USGS, domestic production of construction materials was down 18% q/q in 4Q14, while gypsum production increased by 3% q/q.

EPA has announced the 70 Energy Star certified manufacturing plants in 2014, including 29 cement plants.

Argentina’s President tweeted in celebration of the 12.9% y/y rise in domestic Portland cement dispatches in February 2015.