The Americas - 14 January 2015

Solidia Technologies has announced that it will be collaborating with CDS Group to develop equipment designed to cure concrete with CO2 instead of water for precast applications.

St Marys Cement is reportedly considering its options in the Great Lakes region, planning for either an expansion of capacity in Charlevoix or resuming operations at its Dixon plant.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed a stable outlook rating for Peruvian cement manufacturer Cementos Pacasmayo.

An 18-month programme will test an advanced Linde-BASF carbon capture technology on coal-derived flue gas as part of a cooperative agreement with the US Energy Department’s NETL.

The Portland Cement Association has appointed A. Todd Johnston as Vice President for Government Affairs, effective 19 January 2015.