The Americas

Fives group is opening a new subsidiary in the US that will bring unique benefits to North American cement, concrete, and minerals customers.

Titan Group had a positive start to the year with sales up by 2.4% at €638.4m, thanks to firm pricing, sustained volumes in cement, and growth in volumes in other core products.

Portland Cement Association, the national association representing US cement manufacturers since 1916, announced it is changing its name to the American Cement Association (ACA).

CRH announce good start to the year despite unfavourable weather in the seasonally least significant quarter.

Holcim North America recognised by Slag Cement Association for advancing sustainable construction in three projects.

Backed by Clean Energy Ventures and Buzzi Unicem USA, Queens Carbon will leverage funding to scale its energy-efficient cement production platform.

Holcim Mexico has officially opened the application process for its 2025 Young Professionals Program, an initiative aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining high-potential recent graduates from across the country.

Net profit reached €48 million, equivalent to earnings per share of 0.73 euros, 6% lower than the same period of the previous year.

Eco Material Technologies have announced the opening of the Blissville Rail Terminal in Queens, New York.

Cemex reported its first-quarter results today as new CEO Jaime Muguiro outlined his vision for the company to the financial community for the first time.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete – a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

Jason Morin succeeds Randy Dunlap who will remain with Titan America as Executive Director, Growth & Strategy.

Votorantim Cimentos ended 2024 with global emissions of 550 kg of CO2/ t of cementitious materials produced, a reduction of 27.9% compared to 1990, the baseline year used by the cement industry.

FLS introduces its new mill liner recycling services offering, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and to supporting customers with productivity-enhancing mill liner solutions.

Cemex and the Panamanian Authority of Aquatic Resources (ARAP), with Audubon Americas as a facilitating partner, are working together to address the growing threat of ‘ghost nets’ – discarded fishing nets that endanger marine ecosystems in Panamanian waters.