The Americas

According to the USGS, uncalcined gypsum sales achieved double-digit growth in 2Q14, with mined, synthetic and calcined gypsum also experiencing increases.

Three proposed new standards will emphasise the role of sustainable materials available for use in the road and paving industry.

Donaldson Company, Inc. has opened a new distribution centre in Lima, Peru.

Lafarge contributes Agilia® concrete to new surge barrier, which features 1271 concrete vertical piles.

Product Category Rules will help purchasers make informed decisions when choosing between building materials.

Bruno Roux has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Canada’s Eastern Canada business unit.

Lafarge will sell its 47% minority stake in its Mexican cement joint venture with Elementia.

As part of the VIII Comisión Mixta Venezuela-Irán, a delegation of Iranian and Venezuelan officials toured the 1 million tpa Cerro Azul plant, which is due to come onstream later this year.

The IFC has signed an agreement with FICEM to encourage the adoption of clean technologies in Latin America’s cement industry and support the development of sustainable cities.

A new report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate found that governments and businesses could improve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions.

Sinoma Int. (Tianjin) was awarded the EP contract for a new 2000 tpd cement plant project in Bolivia.

Cemex announces early tender results for certain senior secured notes and early settlement of tender offer.

According to the Lake Carriers’ Association, shipments of limestone on North America’s Great Lakes reached 3.7 million t in August, up 2.8% y/y.

The High Pressure Mechanical Shaft Seal increases the performance of high-pressure pneumatic conveying systems and is particularly suited to conveying abrasive materials such as cement, lime, gypsum and flyash.

FLSmidth has enhanced its ability to serve the Mexican cement and mining industries through the establishment of a new service centre in Zacatecas.