ADOCEM advocates cement-based roads
The Dominican Cement Producers Association has called on the government and private sector to consider greater use of concrete for the maintenance and construction of the country’s road network.
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The Dominican Cement Producers Association has called on the government and private sector to consider greater use of concrete for the maintenance and construction of the country’s road network.
In an interview with Bloomberg, the company’s president of cement operations revealed plans to reopen its US import terminal and seek further acquisitions to expand its presence in the country.
Cemento Andino produced over 283 000 t year-to-date, 81% of which will go towards ‘La Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela’.
Trinidad Cement Ltd’s Cimento Fort was among the cement brands utilised in the construction of the Amazônia Arena in Manaus, host to a number of World Cup matches.
Dispatches of cement on the national market reached 850 367 t in May 2014, while the INEI has reported a fall in growth for the country’s construction sector in April 2014.
The cooler is designed to replace the existing drum cooler at Puesto Viejo, Argentina.
A new partnership helps to increase cargo handling specialist CargoFlexX’s network in Singapore, while in North America the Lake Carriers’ Association reports a decline in limestone shipments.
ACI student fellowship and scholarship application process opens; 1Q14 US construction materials output; new office construction forecast for New York.
CeraTech has signed up for the challenge organised by Architecture 2030, which will see it target embodied carbon-equivalent footprint reduction goals.
Dispatches of Portland cement, including exports, increased by 2.6% m/m in May 2014 in Argentina, but contracted by 8.5% y/y.
The US National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations seeks proposals for the 2015 conference in Miami, Florida.
According to reports, Holcim US Inc. is planning to invest some US$100 million in the modernisation of its Ada plant in Oklahoma.