The Americas

Jill Truscott, LafargeHolcim, explains how energy efficiency studies, emissions capture strategies and alternative fuel systems could be set to help the cement industry reduce its carbon emissions.

The company has sold its Western Aggregates and Mathews Readymix operations for US$93.5 million to Teichert, a California-based construction company.

The company has forecast that the region’s construction output is now expected to contract by 4.1% in 2020.

Brandon Fultz, Sweet Manufacturing Company, outlines how the use of enclosed belt conveyors could help to minimise dust and reduce product loss in high capacity concrete facilities.

The company has announced the suspension of the CEMEX 2020 Building Award as part of its measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael McSweeney, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada, comments on the challenge that climate change poses to the construction sector.

The company has shared a message from President and CEO, Massimo Toso, addressing how the company plans to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The April issue of World Cement and its special North America supplement are now available online!

In accordance with new guidelines, the company will resume operations in Mexico to support the economy of the country during the COVID-19 contingency.

The company, in accordance with a decree issued by the Health Ministry of Mexico in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has temporarily halted production in Mexico until 30 April 2020.

The company has provided an update on its earnings expectations for the first quarter of 2020.

The company has announced a definitive acquisition agreement with Thoma Bravo, which is expected to speed up the execution of Command Alkon’s strategy to integrate inter-company supply chain operations in heavy construction via CONNEX.

The company has received the EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for 16 consecutive years.

The company has provided a business update regarding the measures it is taking in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The company has presented its Integrated Report 2019: ‘Innovating for a Better World,’ which includes a complete analysis of CEMEX’s strategic vision, operational performance, corporate governance, and value creation at a global level.