The Americas

Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company’s Connected Worker® software for environmental compliance at more than 350 U.S. Holcim sites.

The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, France, the UK, and select US states, have all been identified by the World Economic Forum and Global Cement and Concrete Association's Mission Possible Partnership Report as nations prioritising green procurement.

Bruks Siwertell has completed the installation of a new high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader at Colonial Group’s Georgia Kaolin Terminals, in Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Eco Material site to convert ash into concrete for bridges, roads, and other key infrastructure needs, reducing pollution in the process.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CEMEX) to 'BB+' from 'BB', its senior unsecured notes to 'BB+' from 'BB', and its subordinated hybrid issuance to 'BB-' from 'B+'.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA) worldwide ‘CEO Gathering’ got underway in Atlanta, USA, bringing together CEOs of leading cement and concrete companies, as well as policymakers and built environment leaders to progress the implementation of the industry’s roadmap to net zero.

Holcim and the Norman Foster Foundation are partnering to rethink emergency shelters to turn them into sustainable and resilient homes.

Prometheus Materials has announced that it closed its $8 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Sofinnova Partners, with participation by the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), GAF, and The Autodesk Foundation.

As part of GCC’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions, GCC will fully convert the Minnesota market to portland limestone cement (PLC), a high-quality cement that lowers the carbon footprint of concrete.

Holcim and Habitat for Humanity have entered a partnership to accelerate access to affordable housing driven by an innovative digital platform.

Haver & Boecker Niagara announces Darren Bulow as its certified sales manager for Western regions of the United States, including Southern Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. He brings nine years of industry experience to his new position.

Schenck Process delivered a strong Q1 performance continuing the growth momentum of recent quarters with Original Equipment and Aftermarket order intake amounting to €224 million with particular strength in APAC (up 8%).

In 2021 alone, Cementos Argos reached the record figure of 942 000 t of cement exported, which represents an increase of more than 11 000 t compared to 2020.

Each Hyliion electric vehicle is estimated to reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 89% when using renewable natural gas (RNG).

Holcim acquired Cajun Ready Mix Concrete, the largest in its sector in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, Louisiana, USA.