The Americas

Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!) will rebrand to Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery (GRR) effective immediately.

Holcim has received key approvals to complete the 100% spin-off of its North American business to be named Amrize, with trading expected to commence on June 23, 2025.

Preparations are all set for the upcoming Circular Cities and Policy Summit 2025, running 3 – 6 June and hosted by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) in partnership with Mexico City.

Microsoft is purchasing up to 623K tons of cement products from Sublime’s first commercial factory and subsequent full-scale factory over a six- to nine-year period.

Eagle Materials Inc have reported their financial results for fiscal year 2025 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025.

This internationally recognised benchmark establishes protocols for quality management systems, ensuring the consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Upgrades include a new packaging line for bagged products, increased cement storage and a new fully automated palletising system.

Holcim shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals at the Annual General Meeting, including a 99.75% vote in favour of the planned spin-off of Holcim’s North American business, to be named Amrize.

Votorantim Cimentos ended the first quarter of 2025 with global net revenue of R$5.6 billion, up 1% compared to the same period last year in local currency, excluding the effects of changes in exchange rates.

Fives group is opening a new subsidiary in the US that will bring unique benefits to North American cement, concrete, and minerals customers.

Titan Group had a positive start to the year with sales up by 2.4% at €638.4m, thanks to firm pricing, sustained volumes in cement, and growth in volumes in other core products.

Portland Cement Association, the national association representing US cement manufacturers since 1916, announced it is changing its name to the American Cement Association (ACA).

CRH announce good start to the year despite unfavourable weather in the seasonally least significant quarter.

Holcim North America recognised by Slag Cement Association for advancing sustainable construction in three projects.

Backed by Clean Energy Ventures and Buzzi Unicem USA, Queens Carbon will leverage funding to scale its energy-efficient cement production platform.