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.
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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.
Holcim and Stoneway Concrete power green building at Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance
Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance wins Concrete Innovations Award from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.
Cemex and MPP collaborate to accelerate decarbonisation projects
Cemex and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) are collaborating to conduct an analysis of the potential of decarbonisation levers at Cemex’s Balcones cement plant in Texas.
Construction companies to host the industry’s biggest competition and network for startups
The Construction Startup Competition 2024, the biggest competition, network, and platform for startups in the construction and cleantech industries, has officially started.
New research shows heavy industries could be the ‘cement’ that keeps a just climate transition on course
The World Benchmarking Alliance assessed and ranked 91 influential companies globally – 12 in aluminium, 34 in cement, and 45 in steel production, including Cemex, ArcelorMittal, Holcim, Chalco and Rio Tinto.