The Americas

Ed Sullivan, Chief Economist & Group VP, Portland Cement Association, presents his annual outlook of the US cement industry for World Cement.

Carrie Yonley P.E., Schreiber, Yonley & Associates, USA, reports on current and future environmental regulations in the US.

Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark inaugurated the company’s new Supercenter in Antofagasta.

The company hopes to reap the benefits of greater resources and contacts as it sets its sights on expansion.

Winners of its supplier innovation programme include two packaging providers and a wear specialist.

Haver & Boecker Latinoamericana has expanded its office in Brazil and formed a new holding company to support business in North and Latin America.

Cement dispatch and production statistics from the US, Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina.

100% of Holcim Ecuador staff engaged in sustainable development volunteer programmes in 2012, which directly impacted 8500 people.

Cementos Argos has announced its 2012 results, with cement and concrete sales volumes increasing y/y.

Cement sales volumes increased in Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador in January 2013.

Peru’s Cementos Pacasmayo sees cement sales volumes rise 16.6% y/y and net income grow by 134.9% y/y in 2012.

Highlights from the USGS Mineral Industry Survey regarding cement and clinker statistics in the US in November last year.

Mexican cement company predicts demand will increase as infrastructure and housing construction pick up.

Cemex announces full year and fourth quarter results. Operating EBITDA up 10% for cement giant.

US-based Eagle Materials Inc. reports on positive performance in 3Q12