The Americas

According to Colombia’s DANE, cement despatches were up by 13.7% y/y in September.

Argos’ cement sales volumes increased by 4% y/y and EBITDA by 23% y/y in January – September 2013.

The Energy Department is increasing its support of combined heat and power projects in the US in a bid to decrease both energy usage and harmful emissions.

Cement company Cemex announces a rise in net sales and operating EBITDA in 3Q13 due to a rise in demand for building materials and cement in almost all regions.

Malvern Instruments has opened a new office in Mexico City, which will offer sales support and advanced training courses.

Peru’s Cementos Pacasmayo sees rise in cement sales volumes and production levels in 2Q13.

Cement giant Cemex announces growth and an increase in net sales for Cemex Latam Holdings in the third quarter of 2013 due to a rise in demand for cement and building solutions.

New ratings have been assigned by Fitch Ratings to Cempro, the market leader in the Guatemalan cement industry.

The Chattanooga plant has celebrated one year without a lost time injury with an event and prizes.

Cement plant in Brookfield plant wins ‘Large Business of the Year’ in RRFB Nova Scotia Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence

Cemento Andino’s Trujillo plant will increase its capacity to 2 million tpa with the establishment of a second line.

The first Health Product Declaration for any concrete product in North America has been issued.

Young people visit the Brazilian group’s Santa Helena cement plant as part of a career week initiative.

Despatches of cement increased by 15.8% y/y in Argentina in September and 17% y/y in the first nine months of 2013.

Cement transport contracts in Brazil; renewed focus on exports in the Dominican Republic; community cement sales in Venezuela.