The Americas

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched its new customer centre, which will improve operations and customer service in the North American market.

ExxonMobil’s Equipment Building Group celebrates 100 years of working closely with OEMs to enhance the performance of equipment in the cement industry.

Cemex supplied 28 000 t of its specialty high quality cement for the construction of the Arena de Amazonia in Brazil. The cement was delivered via the company’s marine terminal in Manaus, some 20 km from the World Cup host stadium.

In a press release, PCA commends the recently announced Corker-Murphy plan and estimates an additional US$210 billion infrastructure investment.

Martin Marietta expects to form an agreement with the US Department of Justice that would resolve competition issues related to the acquisition of TXI.

A modified air permit from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality could enable the cement plant to modernise its facilities and increase production.

Spectris has announced that it has acquired Canada’s La Corporation Scientifique Claisse, Inc. It will form part of Spectris’ Materials Analysis unit and will be integrated into PANalytical.

The Dominican Cement Producers Association has called on the government and private sector to consider greater use of concrete for the maintenance and construction of the country’s road network.

In an interview with Bloomberg, the company’s president of cement operations revealed plans to reopen its US import terminal and seek further acquisitions to expand its presence in the country.

Cemento Andino produced over 283 000 t year-to-date, 81% of which will go towards ‘La Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela’.

Trinidad Cement Ltd’s Cimento Fort was among the cement brands utilised in the construction of the Amazônia Arena in Manaus, host to a number of World Cup matches.

Dispatches of cement on the national market reached 850 367 t in May 2014, while the INEI has reported a fall in growth for the country’s construction sector in April 2014.

The cooler is designed to replace the existing drum cooler at Puesto Viejo, Argentina.

A new partnership helps to increase cargo handling specialist CargoFlexX’s network in Singapore, while in North America the Lake Carriers’ Association reports a decline in limestone shipments.

ACI student fellowship and scholarship application process opens; 1Q14 US construction materials output; new office construction forecast for New York.