The Americas

HarbisonWalker has broken ground on its new monolithic refractories manufacturing facility.

Three companies in Brazil have selected Lindner’s Urraco 75 universal shredder to generate RDF from eucalyptus bark.

USGS has reported on crushed stone, sand, and gravel for 1Q17.

TITAN Group has reported an improved safety record for 2016, as lost time injury frequency rates fall for both company personnel and contractors.

Cemex Holdings Philippines is investing to expand capacity to support government plants to increase infrastructure spending.

USGS has reported that US cement shipments for March 2017 were slightly less than the previous year.

TITAN Cement has recorded falls in emissions and water consumption in 2016, as well as improving levels of alternative fuel use.

Sparrows Group will inspect all lifting equipment at CertainTeed’s gypsum facilities.

Holcim Mexico has launched its ‘Super Human’ campaign, celebrating self-builders.

LafargeHolcim has opened its modernised plant in Ada, Oklahoma, after a three-year project to construct a new kiln line at the plant.

Trinidad Cement Ltd will complete the full takeover of Readymix (West Indies), after securing more than 90% of the company’s shares.

Dome Technology has been recognised by the United States Department of Labor.

ACG Materials has bought limestone producer, North Florida Rock, expanding its footprint into the southeastern US.

Two Cemex USA terminals have achieved the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry.

Cement demand growth will spike at 7.7% in 2020, as Trump Administration policies come into effect, according to the Portland Cement Association.