The Americas - 10 July 2015

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from the introduction of World Cement’s yearly World Review to the latest corporate affairs.

Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced that it has awarded the Ecoperating Plus certification to Torre Cosmopolitan.

Holcim has announced Bernard Fontana will step down from his position as CEO of Holcim Ltd.

A proposed bill in New Jersey, USA, calls for greater use of fire-resistant materials in the construction of certain multi-family dwellings.

Andreas Leu and Bernard Terver will step down from the Holcim Executive Committee.