The Americas

Portland cement consumption increased by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2015 compared with that of the second quarter of 2014.

Argos is seeing the results of over one decade of internationalisation.

Turici and Wang, who both work for Cemex USA, were ‘heartily congratulated’ for their achievements.

Cementos Argos constructed the centre at the campus of EAFIT University as a sign of its commitment towards the industry.

World demand for cement is projected to rise 4.5% per year to 5.2 billion metric t in 2019.

The purchase of C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. will complement CRH’s BusinessEnvelope® business, which is a leading supplier of architectural glass and aluminium glazing systems in North America.

CRH has announced very strong results for the Americas and good overall sales and EBITDA in 1H15.

Trimetric forecasts an accelerated growth in real terms to US$1.1 trillion by 2019.

Microscan Systems has confirmed that it has purchased the trade and assets of Label Vision Systems.

LeGrand operates five sand & gravel pits along with four ready mix concrete plants and five asphalt plants.

Fluke Corporation is integrating its Raytek, Ircon, and Datapaq product lines into the new brand.

PCA Chief Economist, Ed Sullivan, examines existing construction and cement consumption trends.

The CAC calls the decision to allow the construction of taller buildings from wood ‘questionable’.

Safety at work is the company’s ‘moral duty’, said Sastoque Molina.

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