The Americas

RHI Magnesita announces the acquisition of the Europe, India and US operations of Seven Refractories for cash consideration of approximately €93 million.

Lafarge Canada, today announced its acquisition of Westridge Quarries operations. Westridge is a well-established supplier of construction aggregates and contract crushing services for the Okanagan Valley.

Cementos Pacasmayo and subsidiaries a leading cement company serving the Peruvian construction industry, announced today its consolidated results for 1Q23.

Green building materials leader Holcim US announced it has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Climate Challenge to drive real-world action that reduces carbon emissions and saves energy.

Heidelberg Materials announced today that is has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group Inc., the largest recycler of fly ash sold for use in concrete products in the United States.

Rulmeca Holding Spa is pleased to announce the acquisition of Douglas Manufacturing Ltd, a company based in the United States with factory and offices in Pell City Alabama.

Guidance 2023 upgraded, organic net sales growth of above 6% and organic Recurring EBIT growth of above 10%.

CEMEX Philippines (CHP) achieved a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions generated by its two cement subsidiaries, Solid Cement Corporation and APO Cement Corporation, from 1990 – 2022.

Last week, Heidelberg Materials North America acquired all operating assets and reserves of RMS Gravel Inc., a producer of high-quality sand and gravel products located in the Central New York market.

Holcim completed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of US$540 million.

LubePM, a lubrication management system engineered by lubrication professionals, announces integration with IBM Maximo® as well as new features.

Holcim shares the acceleration of its net zero journey with the publication of its second climate report, including its upgraded 2030 climate targets aligned with the 1.5°C framework and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

The company reduced its CO2 emissions by increasing the use of alternative fuels and new materials to replace clinker in cement production.

Two PCA member companies also won Energy Star Partner awards. CalPortland marks its 19th consecutive win this year, and this is the sixth year in a row that CEMEX USA has received the honour.

Howden, a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products, technologies and services, has opened a new service centre in Vitória City, Espírito Santo state, Brazil, to expand its presence and support in South America.