The Americas

Cemex, through subsidiary Sierra Trading, is raising its 20% stake in Trinidad Cement Limited to at least 35% through a new subscriptions agreement.

Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has taken the decision to pursue the separation of its refined coal-related business Clean Coal Solutions from its other emissions controls-related businesses.

The Cement Association of Canada has welcomed the government’s discussion paper ‘Ontario’s Climate Change 2015’, which invites citizens, businesses and communities to share their ideas about tackling climate change whilst ensuring economic growth and business competitiveness.

McInnis Cement has named Alexandre Rail as Plant Manager of the Port-Daniel-Gascons facility and appointed Mark T. Newhart as Vice President, Logistics and Distribution, and as a member of the company’s management team.

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Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has published its results for 4Q14 and full-year 2014.

Athena Sustainable Materials Institute has issued a new version of its free software package for roadway designers.

Cemex’s CEO Fernando Gonzalez has told Reuters that the group may sell part of its business in northern Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean, as well as a 5 – 10% stake in CLH, in a bid to reduce debt.

Ash Grove Cement Company has appointed David G. Meyer as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

A team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore, Harvard University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new type of carbon capture media made of core-shell microcapsules.

US-based construction materials producer Vulcan Materials Company has released its results for 2014 and the quarter ending 31 December 2014.

Registration is open for the 57th annual cement industry conference, which is taking place in Toronto on 26 – 30 April.

Alvacim Ltd, a subsidiary of the Titan Group, has purchased the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s 20% stake in ANTEA CEMENT SHA.

The two companies will cooperate in distribution and promotion of Magnezit products on the Brazilian market, as well as the development of new products for the metallurgical industry.

Cemex reports that higher selling prices and higher volumes in many regions resulted in a strong 4Q14 and full year.