The Americas

ThyssenKrupp is supplying all components for clinker production as well as quality assurance and monitoring systems.

Timetric predicts limited growth prospects for the Brazilian construction industry over the next five years.

The Energy & Environmental Research Centre’s Plains CO2 Reduction Partnership has announced the winners of its 2015 Pioneer Award.

McInnis Cement and Emplois Compétences have announced the signing of a partnership agreement at Port-Daniel–Gascons.

Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced that its Panamanian operations were awarded the highest recognition in sustainable development.

The cumulative growth of cement consumption in the first nine months of the year stood at 4.8%.

Fives has been awarded an EPC contract for the supply of a new complete production line.

The US House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released a draft bill to address highway funding through to 2021.

The US cement company held an open day at its Picton plant and supported health and fitness initiatives in Bethlehem.

The US EPA has awarded four of Cemex USA’s cement plants with Energy Star Certification.

Dry bulk shipping markets are slowly improving from a very low level as the demand side falters.

Cemex Data Centre has been awarded the Certified Energy Efficient Datacenter Gold Certification.

David Zachry, CEO of Zachry Construction, has been appointed Chairman of the American Road & Transport Builders Association.

PCA and FLASH will rebuild a family home destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Brookfield Cement plant, Nova Scotia, has celebrated its 50th anniversary.