The Americas

SESCO Cement announce the appointment of Jihad Chahine as Terminal Manager for its Port Redwing facility at Port Tampa Bay.

To help meet rising construction demand across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Amrize is investing in its Midlothian Cement Plant to expand production capacity, modernise logistics, and improve operational efficiency for customers.

The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sean O’Neill issued the following statement regarding today’s committee vote on the BUILD America 250 Act.

Cemex supplied concrete for the construction of what is now the largest Costco store in Mexico, located in the Monterrey metropolitan area.

Heidelberg Materials North America has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 10% minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a manufacturer of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete in Texas, US.

CRH announce the appointment of Aylwyn Bryan as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2026.

Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, ended the first quarter of 2026 with global net revenue of R$6.3 billion, a 15% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to the same period of the previous year.

ACA is rallying behind the Transportation Construction Coalition’s new principles to ensure Congress keeps America building while easing congestion, increasing safety, and strengthening supply chains to support economic prosperity.

Cementos Argos’ inclusion in this index reflects one of the pillars of the SPRINT programme: strengthening the stock’s visibility and deepening its liquidity through inclusion in market-relevant indexes.

Company-wide progress focuses on expanding production and the build-out of commercial facilities for Terra’s SCM solutions

Novada Cement, part of the Medcem Cement Group, has chosen ABB to deliver full plant electrification, automation, and drives solutions for its new plant in Tampa Bay, Florida.

The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team has released its Spring Forecast for the industry, revising its growth rate expectations for 2026, and projecting that cement consumption will decline by 2.5%.

Titan SA has completed the acquisition of Keystone Cement, a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer, following the agreement announced on 9 January 2026.

Total revenues of US$7.4 billion (Q1 2025: US$6.8 billion) were 9% ahead of the prior year driven by positive underlying demand, disciplined commercial execution, and contributions from acquisitions.

The World Cement Association (WCA) convened its Annual Conference from 19 – 22 April 2026 at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together global industry leaders.