The Americas

French engineering group, Fives, has commissioned the cement grinding plant at Tula cement plant in Mexico, part of a new cement production line at the plant.

US shipments of slag cement were up 12% year on year in 2016 on growing appreciation of its benefits within the concrete sector.

Bruker Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend.

The US Senate has confirmed Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator.

HarbisonWalker International has announced the construction of a new refractories plant.

Cemex subsidiary, Sierra Trading’s offer for Trinidad Cement has closed in all markets, leaving the company with a 69.83% stake in the Caribbean cement maker.

US cement production capacity is sufficient to meet any rise in demand driven by infrastructure revitalisation, according to the Portland Cement Association.

Cementos Pacasmayos is reporting an overall increase of revenues for FY16.

US cement maker, Martin Marietta, reported a positive end to the year, with cement shipments up, despite headwinds in Texas. Its cement business also reported higher gross profit for the year.

Doug Palmore has been awarded the NSSGA’s Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award.

Votorantim Cimentos has inaugurated a new plant in Bolivia.

A strong dollar makes up for falling sales in the USA, while a weak peso dents revenues, despite high sales volumes.

Research and Markets has released its latest report, which addresses the global construction chemicals market.

Terex Corporation has appointed John Sheehan as its new CFO.

HeidelbergCement reports its best year since the financial crisis on the consolidation of Italcementi operations.