The Americas

Vulcan Materials expands its business in the southeast US with the acquisition of Aggregates USA for US$900 million.

Cemex has supplied specially designed concrete for the first underwater tunnel in Latin America.

Garner Industries/BinMaster is expanding its operations in Lincoln, Nebraska.

ABB has inaugurated its new Canadian headquarters in Montreal.

Speaking at the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, PCA Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan predicts annual growth for cement consumption.

MSHA has delayed its controversial workplace exams rule.

Cemex USA has been recognised by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for its ongoing dedication to natural-resource management.

CalPortland’s Portland cement terminal has received a 2017 Safety Innovation Awards from the Portland Cement Association.

LafargeHolcim US cement business has picked up a couple of safety awards from the Portland Cement Association.

Dust Control Technologies has changed its name to BossTek

Titan Group has reported improved 1Q17 results on the back of growth in the US market, where company earnings almost doubled year on year.

Air pollution control equipment will be upgraded at Nevada Cement’s Fernley plant under an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Three Cemex USA cement plants have received awards for safety, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship from the Portland Cement Association.

Graymont has completed its sale of New York Materials to Upstone Materials.

Cemex USA is constructing a new distribution terminal and aggregate loading system.