The Americas

In order to cover costs associated with the EPA regulations, GCC Dacotah cement plant recently announced it will raise its prices by 5%.

TXI announces in a recent press release the acquisition of Trinity Industries subsidiary, Transit Mix Concrete and Materials Company.

Cemex announced today that it has been named the primary cement supplier for the first phase of Reventazón hydroelectric plant project in Costa Rica.

TXI recently released its fiscal third quarter results, revealing a narrowing loss due to an increase in cement shipments.

The US Geological Survey has released its annual Mineral Commodity Summaries for January 2011, revealing a trend of low construction spending levels.

Titan Group’s subsidiary Roanoke Cement Co. has recently been awarded its fifth consecutive Energy Star from the EPA, as a reflection of its investment in reducing not only its own energy consumption, but that of its clients too.

Portland-limestone cement, a new cement that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions during its manufacturing and in its application, is now included in Canadian building codes and available to the marketplace.

Cemex has announced that it is to sell US$600 million notes due 2016 and US$600 million due to 2018, as it attempts to pay its debt.

Alpha Natural Resources has made a strategic equity investment in ‘green cement’ manufacturers CERATECH, Inc. The Virginia-based company’s cement utilises 95% of waste flyash from electric utilities.

The Portland Cement Association has announced its approval of the “Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011”, which will bar the use of the Clean Air Act in the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.

During a press conference in Lisbon, Cimpor’s Chief Financial Officer Antonio Varela spoke of the company’s plans to open a new plant in Brazil and explore opportunities in Morocco and Mozambique.

A leading cement producer has contracted TurboSonic Technologies Inc. to design and supply equipment for the abatement of SO2 and NOx at its cement plant in the US. The US$1.25 million contract is for TurboSonic’s TurboSorb Semi-Dry Absorption and Turbotak ammonia injection technologies.

The US cement industry has received a temporary reprieve from the NESHAP ruling, as the House of Representatives has voted to discontinue funding to implement, administer or enforce the NESHAP for Portland cement. The PCA’s statement in response follows here.

Cemtrex’s first quarter results show a revenue increase of 104%.

Mole·Master Services Corporation, a leader in silo cleaning, inspection and preventative maintenance, has achieved another year with zero lost time accidents or injuries.