The Americas

Scheuch has acquired Schust Engineering, a full-service air pollution control services suppliers based in Indiana.

Cemex has published its first Integrated Report, covering 2016.

McInnis Cement has received the first seven railcars in a total order of 25 that will allow rail-based distribution of its cement.

Sika is opening a new mortar production facility in Mexico.

McInnis Cement has begun construction work on a cement distribution terminal at Oshawa, Ontario, part of its network of distribution terminals serving the eastern Canada and the northeastern US.

The PCA has applauded President Trump’s executive order on energy independence.

HarbisonWalker will be constructing its new manufacturing facility at The Point Industrial Park, Ohio.

Larry Novak has been awarded the ACI Education award.

Parker Hannifin has completed its purchase of filtration specialist, Clarcor Inc., for US$4.3 billion.

The MSHA has announced a 60-day extension on the implementation of the workplace exams rule.

Ecocem subsidiary, Orcem Americas, is to appeal a decision to refuse it planning permission to construct a €45 million blastfurnace slag mill in Vallejo, California.

Metso has delivered two new impact crushers to Laval quarry in Quebec.

Cemex has provided a uniquely coloured concrete for the restoration of the City of Archives in Mexico.

Titan Group recorded a significant increase in net profit in 2016 on the back of growth in the US and a recovery in Egypt.

Ward Nye, CEO and chairman of Martin Marietta, has emphasised the importance of aggregates to infrastructure, on behalf of NSSGA.