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More than 5.6 million t of cement was sold on the Brazilian market in February
13 Mar 20141 min read

More than 5.6 million t of cement was sold on the Brazilian market in February

SNIC has released preliminary results for February 2014, indicating a rise in domestic cement sales volumes.

The CAC expresses concern over new cement plant in Quebec
12 Mar 20142 min read

The CAC expresses concern over new cement plant in Quebec

The Cement Association of Canada calls on Ministers to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to protect the lobster fishery industry in Gaspesie following approval of Port-Daniel-Gascons cement project.

The overall value of US cement sales reached US$7.6 billion in 2013
11 Mar 20142 min read

The overall value of US cement sales reached US$7.6 billion in 2013

USGS releases cement sector figures for December 2013 and full-year 2013. Highlights from the reports include clinker production statistics, as well as Portland cement shipment levels in the US and Puerto Rico.

KHD wins contracts for Lafarge’s Exshaw and Ravena plants
11 Mar 20142 min read

KHD wins contracts for Lafarge’s Exshaw and Ravena plants

Humboldt Wedag, Inc. will carry out projects for Lafarge cement plants in Canada and the US, with a scope of supply running from the raw material feed to clinker handling.

Vulcan-Argos cement and concrete asset sale complete
10 Mar 20142 min read

Vulcan-Argos cement and concrete asset sale complete

Vulcan Materials Handling has completed the sale of its cement and concrete operations in Florida to Cementos Argos.

EPA approves use of flyash in concrete
7 Mar 20141 min read

EPA approves use of flyash in concrete

New report concludes that the use of coal combustion residues including coal flyash in concrete and flue gas desulfurization gypsum in wallboard offer environmental and economic benefits.

Portland cement dispatches in Argentina declined y/y and m/m in February 2014
7 Mar 20141 min read

Portland cement dispatches in Argentina declined y/y and m/m in February 2014

Latest figures from the AFCP reveal that domestic cement dispatches fell by 13.9% m/m and 3.1% y/y in the second month of 2014.

America’s skills gap: infographic
6 Mar 20141 min read

America’s skills gap: infographic

A statistical look at the skills shortage facing the US manufacturing and trades sectors, via WorkBoots.com.

News from ASTM International and American Concrete Institute
6 Mar 20143 min read

News from ASTM International and American Concrete Institute

Robin E. Graves elected chairman of ASTM International Committee C07; Ian Chin elected chairman of ASTM International Committee C15; Tim Harvey elected chairman of ACI 313 committee.

Martin Engineering helps limestone producer reduce costs, improve safety
4 Mar 20145 min read

Martin Engineering helps limestone producer reduce costs, improve safety

Innovative belt cleaner design helps eliminate carryback and the problems it causes at North American Limestone Corporation.

Lafarge Canada Inc. (Eastern Canada) launches CSR platform
4 Mar 20142 min read

Lafarge Canada Inc. (Eastern Canada) launches CSR platform

The ‘Deep Roots – Part of our communities: past, present, and future’ initiative supports the French cement producer’s global Sustainability Ambitions for 2020.

Vulcan Materials experiences a profitable fourth quarter
4 Mar 20143 min read

Vulcan Materials experiences a profitable fourth quarter

Vulcan Materials Company saw increases in gross profit across its aggregates, cement, asphalt and concrete segments in 4Q13, due to increased volumes and lower operating costs.

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