The Americas

Cementos Argos has reported growth in cement sales in each of its three operating regions, including a 49.4% bounce in the US on the back of its acquisition of the Martinsberg cement plant.

Cemex USA’s Lytle Creek quarry in California has been recognized for its safety performance by the California Construction and Industry Materials Association.

Buzzi Unicem has announced its results for the period ending 30 September 2017.

Cemex USA has opened its third cement operation in Colorado: a new rail-linked distribution terminal in Commerce City to serve the Denver Metro area.

While the US Supreme Court considers the 2015 WOTUS rule jurisdiction, the White House is reviewing a proposed amendment.

The fourth wettest quarter in 123 years in Texas provided a challenging backdrop for Martin Marietta’s cement business.

HeidelbergCement saw cement and clinker sales up 2% in 3Q17 on positive reports from all geographies except North and East Europe and Central Asia.

The additional business acquired with the Fairborn cement plant last year saw Eagle Materials’ cement business achieve record earnings in 3Q17, despite weather-related disruption in its other markets.

Titan Group faced extreme weather in the US and challenging markets elsewhere in 3Q17, but remains positive over the year to date on US growth.

Cemex has launched its new fully-digital customer integration platform.

Three Buzzi Unicem USA plants have retained their ENERGY STAR certification for the ninth consecutive year.

Argos’ Newberry and Roberta cement plants have received ENERGY STAR® certification.

Holcim Philippines has reiterated its commitment to expanding in Davao plant in the Philippines, despite the challenging market conditions in the company.

PCA announces its new President and CEO.

Summit Materials has increased CAPEX guidance for 2017, partly on growing investment in organic growth opportunities.