The Americas

Cemex’s circular waste management business, Regenera, is expanding its operations in Mexico with the opening of a new facility in partnership with leading waste collection company PASA.

Progressive Planet, a leader in developing CleanTech solutions for the planet, signs a purchase agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc. agreeing to purchase all the PozGlass™ 100G produced by the company’s pilot plant up to a maximum of 3500 tpy.

Fifteen start-ups have been shortlisted by the GCCA, from a global list of applications, for its pioneering Innovandi Open Challenge scheme, to work on developing low-carbon concrete for the world.

Enviva Inc., the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, used as an alternative fuel for cement production, breaks ground on its forthcoming Epes plant under construction in Sumter County, AL.

Heidelberg Materials celebrates its 150th company anniversary this year. On 20 June, a ceremony under the motto “150 years of progress” was held with guests and employees at the headquarters in Heidelberg.

The momentum of improving profitability and margins delivered in Q1 2023 continued in April and May, as refractory pricing was largely maintained against a background of reducing costs.

Holcim announces the acquisition of Minerales y Agregados, a leader in advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala.

When combined with existing renewable energy efforts, the solar initiative will help the Alpena plant self-generate 75% of its electric power needs with green energy.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced it is welcoming, Misr Cement Group, one of the longest-standing cement and building materials manufacturing companies in Egypt, as a Corporate Member.

Today, Heidelberg Materials celebrated the opening of its new cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.

Colombia's Santa Rosa cement plant is now the first Cemex facility in its South, Central America and the Caribbean (SCAC) region to attain water self-sufficiency.

Renewable energy plays a key role in industrial sectors' efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Holcim US, the nation's leading sustainable building solutions company, is on a quest to enter Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) to introduce renewable energy solutions.

Haver & Boecker Niagara, a leading provider in screening, pelletising and mineral processing plants and systems for the mining, aggregate and industrial mineral industries, has named Wajdi Jumeian as its certified sales manager for California.

With the acquisition of one of the leading companies for air supported belt conveyors, The Hendrik Group Inc., the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in the field of bulk material transport.

Renewable energy plays a key role in industrial sectors’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Holcim US, the nation’s leading sustainable building solutions company, is on a quest to enter Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) to introduce renewable energy solutions.