The Americas

Cemex announces the global integration of an advanced SAP platform and the signing of a 10-year IBM service contract.

Two Peruvian cement manufacturers will merge to form Union Andina de Cementos SAA.

Texas Industries, Inc.’s cement sales are up according to year end results, whilst aggregate sales fall.

Paul Maxwell-Cook continues his whistle-stop tour of recent trends in the global cement market by turning his attention to the Americas.

Camargo Correa completes €2.5 billion takeover of Cimpor, with asset-for-stake swap underway with Votorantim.

EPA gives the US industry more time and a little more flexibility to meet stringent NESHAP requirements

Cemex has introduced an Ecoperating seal, which will identify those products and services that have achieved outstanding sustainability performance.

Cemex yields positive results after investing US$175 million in alternative fuel use.

St Marys Cement receives the first ISO 50001 certification in North America for energy management at its Bowmanville plant.

FLSmidth has acquired slurry XRF analysis developer, Process Engineering Resources Inc., to further its mining and minerals offerings.

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.

FLSmidth has been awarded an EPC contract to modernise a cement plant in the United States ahead of NESHAP regulations.

Lafarge has introduced a new 20 kg cement bag to meet the Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety’s (CCOHS) heavy lifting recommndations. The smaller packaging will provide superior product handling and reduce employee strain.

Dassault Systèmes is to acquire mining software solutions company Gemcom Software International.

Cemex USA’s Louisville plant picks up three awards at the 11th Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards.