The Americas

An experiment to test the setting of cement in low-gravity conditions has been included on the latest resupply mission to the International Space Station.

LOESCHE, an engineering company, gains a competitive edge with advanced mill technology.

CEMEX USA hosted more than 80 clients at its recent California Building Materials Forum in Walnut Creek, California.

Growth in Turkey, India, and Argentina, as well as a recovery in Brazil, underpinned a solid quarter for Votorantim.

US cement consumption will follow a slow and steady growth path over the next few years, according to Portland Cement Association Chief Economist, Ed Sullivan.

Colombian multinational building materials supplier, Cementos Argos, reported higher earnings in 1Q18, despite a fall in volumes.

Jamie Gentoso has been appointed CEO of LafargeHolcims US cement operations, succeeding John Stull.

ARPA presented CEMEX Safety Manager of Country Arizona, David Carter, with an award for 2017 Safety Professional of the Year.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the Energy and Environment (E&E) Awards, recognising creative safety-enhancing projects in the cement industry.

Shipments of cement fell in the US in February compared to the previous year, while clinker production also ended the month down.

Raluca Cercel, CW Group, discusses the predictions for the future of the US cement and construction industries.

AUMUND Corporation USA announces that Simon Shipp will take over Geoffrey Conroy as General Manager.

Portland Cement Association announced the winners to its awards in the area of plant safety.

Higher costs hit CEMEX in 1Q18, offsetting higher sales and improved pricing performance.

Prolonged and severe winter weather hit CRH’s 1Q19 performance in both Europe and the Americas, as like-for-like sales fell 2% on the previous year.