Venezuelan state-run cement plant to begin production next month
Hugo Chávez remarks on the progress of the 1 million tpa Cerro Azul cement plant project.
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NESHAP compliance date extension will preserve jobs, says PCA
Outlines for compliance highlighted at public hearing.
FLSmidth to acquire US-based Decanter Machine, Inc.
FLSmidth announces acquisition and its interim results.
PCA revises spring cement consumption forecast upwards
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) expects cement consumption to exceed earlier expectations, due to changes in construction activity and cement intensity.
Cemex aims to improve process efficiency with SAP integration and IBM outsourcing
Cemex announces the global integration of an advanced SAP platform and the signing of a 10-year IBM service contract.
Cementos Lima and Cemento Andino announce merger
Two Peruvian cement manufacturers will merge to form Union Andina de Cementos SAA.
TXI’s year end results show increase in cement sales
Texas Industries, Inc.’s cement sales are up according to year end results, whilst aggregate sales fall.
Cement market overview: North and South America
Paul Maxwell-Cook continues his whistle-stop tour of recent trends in the global cement market by turning his attention to the Americas.
Update: Camargo Correa’s Cimpor acquisition
Camargo Correa completes €2.5 billion takeover of Cimpor, with asset-for-stake swap underway with Votorantim.
EPA extends NESHAP compliance date
EPA gives the US industry more time and a little more flexibility to meet stringent NESHAP requirements
Cemex launches Ecoperating seal
Cemex has introduced an Ecoperating seal, which will identify those products and services that have achieved outstanding sustainability performance.
Cemex’s alternative fuel strategy slashes emissions and coal use
Cemex yields positive results after investing US$175 million in alternative fuel use.
North American energy first for St Marys Cement
St Marys Cement receives the first ISO 50001 certification in North America for energy management at its Bowmanville plant.
FLSmidth acquires US-based Process Engineering Resources Inc.
FLSmidth has acquired slurry XRF analysis developer, Process Engineering Resources Inc., to further its mining and minerals offerings.
Ash Grove Cement announces large investment in Texas cement plant modernisation
Things look up for Ash Grove Cement as it announces plans to carry out a US$125 million modernisation project at its Midlothian cement plant in the US.