The Americas

Grupo Argos and its subsidiary, Cementos Argos, have been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2017 as the Industry Global Leader in the materials division.

Rockwell Automation has elected Blake D. Moret as Chairman of the Board.

Ash Grove Cement Co. has promoted J. Randall Vance as President and CEO, assuming the roles from Charles Sunderland, who remains Chairman.

Lehigh Hanson will once again be joining HeidelbergCement’s Quarry Life Award, with four North American quarries.

Cemex is celebrating 25 years since it first implemented its international diversification strategy.

Kansas-based The Monarch Cement Co. has reported a rise in cement sales in 2Q17 and 1H17.

MSHA has proposed major changes to its Workplace Examinations Rule.

Sika is opening a new subsidiary in El Salvador.

McInnis Cement has acquired two terminals from CRH Canada, expanding its distribution network to cover the Maritime provinces of eastern Canada.

US Concrete has appointed John E. Kunz to its executive team.

CTLGroup, a subsidiary of the Portland Cement Association, has appointed Brian D. Schudiske as its new CEO.

Martin Engineering’s CleanScrape primary cleaner has proved a success at removing sticky build up on a conveyor belt at St Marys cement plant.

USGS has released its Mineral Industry Survey for crushed stone, sand, and gravel during 2Q17.

Cemex has donated to employee and community relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey.

Cement volumes slipped 1% on the previous year in 1H17 at CRH Canada on a slowdown in the key markets of Ontario and Quebec.