The Americas

The task force aims to optimise the use of recycled materials and reduce reliance on virgin resources.

Brazil’s Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional sold 564 000 t of cement in 2Q14, with net revenue for this business segment totalling R$113 million.

In line with their merger plans, Lafarge and Holcim have released details of the proposed assets for disposal in Brazil, including three integrated cement plants and two grinding plants.

Bill Zarkalis, previously Group Chief Financial Officer for Titan Cement SA, has been appointed CEO of Titan America.

Julissa Baez, Executive Director, Dominican Cement Producers Association, Dominican Republic, provides an overview of the country’s cement industry, which has experienced significant growth over the last few decades.

Catch up with the latest news from the international cement industry, from social media use to PPE to 2Q14 results.

Canada’s McInnis Cement has announced that the financing structure for its cement plant project in the Gaspé region has now been completed.

Tim Kuebler, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Titan America, USA, discusses the vision and work of the company’s Advocacy Team and the importance of promoting sustainable solutions for the construction industry.

US-based Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. reports its 2Q14 results, which include growth across its aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and specialty products lines.

According to DANE, grey cement production and domestic sales volumes in Colombia increased y/y in June 2014, 1H14, as well as the 12 months to June.

The tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center is constructed from mostly post-industrial recycled materials, including slag cement.

The Portland Cement Association has announced a new Manager of Codes and Standards while the UK’s Construction Products Association has selected a new Policy Director and Deputy Chief Executive.

Anglo American has released its 1H14 interim results, which show continuing improvement in operating performance against a backdrop of weaker commodity prices.

Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the US and Puerto Rico in May 2014 were 8.1 million t, up by about 6% from the level recorded in May 2013.

Peru’s Cementos Pacasmayo has released its results for 1H14, with cement sales volumes up 3.4% y/y and net income up 18% y/y.