The Americas - 21 July 2015

Summit Materials has acquired Lafarge North America’s cement plant in Iowa, and seven distribution terminals.

The Arizona Rock Products Association has awarded a Cemex plant with its Community Excellence Award for the third year in a row.

Trinidad Cement Ltd sees profits rise due to increased cement sales in 2Q15, according to its interim financial report.

Metso has bolstered its work connection with Siemens on a significant number of materials handling projects in China.