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Cemex Colombia introduces a new Vertua lower carbon product
Cemex Colombia has introduced a new Vertua lower carbon mortar with a reduced carbon footprint of up to 40%.
CleanTech industry pioneer Steven Berkenfeld joins Carbon Upcycling as Chair of the Board
After retiring from a career in investment banking in 2019, Berkenfeld has since focused on working with early-stage climate tech and sustainability companies.
CarbiCrete partners with 3Degrees to accelerate the decarbonisation of concrete
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 and Microsoft take the lead in Generative AI in the building material industry
Cemex is the first company in the building material industry to develop a generative AI-powered sales assistant.
Buzzi gains control of Cimento Nacional in Brazil
Buzzi will acquire 100% control of NCPAR, who owns five fully integrated cement plants and two grinding centres.
Eagle Materials announces plans to modernise and expand its cement plant in Laramie, Wyoming
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%.
Hagerstown plant accelerates net-zero journey through investments in alternative thermal energy capacity
The Holcim Hagerstown plant in Maryland is accelerating its net-zero journey by expanding its alternative thermal energy capacity to 45%.
Cemex social impact initiatives recognised by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC) recognised Cemex for its social impact initiatives with two Innovation Awards.
A first in North America
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada pilot 100% circular production of clinker in Nova Scotia.
Béton Provincial acquires assets from CRH Canada Group in eastern North America
This acquisition solidifies Béton Provincial's position as a leader in the North-eastern American market for concrete and cement.
Votorantim Cimentos ends first quarter of 2024 with better margins, higher sales volume and lower costs
The company’s global cement sales totalled 8.1 million t, up 1% compared to 1Q23, benefitting from more resilient global economic activity.
Cemex adopts solar power consumption at Clinchfield Cement Plant
Cemex announced its US operations have entered into an off-site renewable energy agreement for its Clinchfield Cement Plant.
BURNCO Rock Products acquires Hammerstone Quarry in Northern Alberta
BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. announced it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Brookfield Business Partners to acquire Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd.
Intention to list TITAN America in the US equity market
Titan Cement International SA announces its intention to proceed with the IPO of its US business, raising funds that will facilitate the group’s and Titan America’s future growth.