The Americas

US and Asia are up, while other regions are down, according to the company’s 1Q13 report. Operating EBITDA is generally improved across all regions.

Cemex Latam Holdings has reported its 1Q13 results, which show higher operating EBITDA despite flat or decreasing sales in most markets.

Loesche has been awarded a contract from Holcim Ecuador for an LM 56.4 for cement raw material grinding.

Cement shipments and clinker production volumes rise y/y in the US and Puerto Rico in January 2013, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey.

Photocatalytic cement self-cleans, eats smog and reflects heat.

Representatives from seven German companies will showcase their technologies for the South American market.

The NSA held its regional meeting in the new Caterpillar Visitor Center in Peoria, USA.

Cemex is to collaborate with the Earth Engineering Center (EEC) at Columbia University and the City College of New York for alternative fuels research.

Brazil’s Cimentos da Bahia S/A has signed an agreement with the Government of Bahia regarding the construction of a 2 million tpa plant.

Production will be stepped up at Soboce’s Cemento Viacha, while the Government of Oruro plans to build a new cement plant in Caracollo Norte.

Late last year, World Cement Editor Katherine Guenioui went to Washington DC and spoke with the incoming President and CEO of the Portland Cement Association.

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.