The Americas

Dr S B Hegde provides an overview of some of the solutions the cement industry has available to face current challenges.

Cemex supplied the concrete for the massive foundation pour of Okan Tower.

This agreement will provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California.

Martin Engineering is dedicated to conveyor safety by educating the bulk handling industry on the hazards of conveyor fires.

Cemex Colombia has introduced a new Vertua lower carbon mortar with a reduced carbon footprint of up to 40%.

After retiring from a career in investment banking in 2019, Berkenfeld has since focused on working with early-stage climate tech and sustainability companies.

The generation of high-integrity carbon credits will help meet the growing demand for carbon removal and supply chain intervention projects while enabling CarbiCrete's growth.

Cemex is the first company in the building material industry to develop a generative AI-powered sales assistant.

Buzzi will acquire 100% control of NCPAR, who owns five fully integrated cement plants and two grinding centres.

A US$430 million growth investment will increase plant capacity by 50%; expected to result in cost savings of 25% and reduce CO2 intensity by nearly 20%.

The Holcim Hagerstown plant in Maryland is accelerating its net-zero journey by expanding its alternative thermal energy capacity to 45%.

The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC) recognised Cemex for its social impact initiatives with two Innovation Awards.

Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada pilot 100% circular production of clinker in Nova Scotia.

This acquisition solidifies Béton Provincial's position as a leader in the North-eastern American market for concrete and cement.

The company’s global cement sales totalled 8.1 million t, up 1% compared to 1Q23, benefitting from more resilient global economic activity.