The Americas

Net sales fell 16% y/y, in part due to lower sales in Colombia but also as a result of foreign exchange fluctuations.

CEMEX announced a consolidated net sales of US$3.4 billion during the first quarter of 2015.

The wonder of wildlife brought to schools by the Lafarge Canada Inc. and Earth Rangers partnership.

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) has been recognised for sustainable practices by the Green Seal Green Office Partnership Program.

Italcementi has confirmed it has signed an agreement with Holcim to purchase the Camden slag grinding plant and a cement terminal once the merger with Lafarge is complete.

The 7th biennial Building Materials Analysis (BMA) workshop will be held in June.

Industry needs effective guidelines to stay competitive in a global environment.

Martin Engineering describes the new classification for conveyor belt cleaners.

At a 3-day annual sales conference, Atlas Copco USA raised more than US$30 000 for its employee-led charity, Water for All.

Capitol SkyMine has been awarded the Air Quality Stewardship Award from AACOG for its efforts to reduce air pollution.

The 14th Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards recognise plants that go further in their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.

Lafarge and Holcim have announced further information about the assets they propose for disposal in the US in order to facilitate their merger.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732), which requires the withdrawal of the Waters of the United States rule.

New figures released by the US Environmental Protection Agency show a 5% drop in emissions between 2005 and 2013, but a 2% increase from 2012 to 2013.

In March 2015, cement production increased by 2% in Peru, with export growth leading to a slight rise in total dispatch figures.