The 2014 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference will be held April 13-17, 2014, at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The conference, whose theme is “2 Great Ideas,” will feature a strong lineup of technical content. There will be technical presentations, tutorials, and new for this year, training for industry “Junior Professionals.”
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Cemex Wins Social Business Responsibility Award
The American Chamber of Commerce in Dominican Republic presented its Social Business Responsibility award to Cemex Dominican Republic, for its program “Patrimonio Hoy,” which helps people build or improve their homes by promoting a culture of saving.
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Texas Industries Inc. (TXI) reported a turnaround in profit in the first quarter on strong revenue growth. Net sales for the quarter grew 34 percent to $233.08 million from $174.52 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income for the first quarter was $0.43 million or $0.01 per share, compared to net loss of $2.66 million or $0.08 per share in…
Read MoreBrazilian Logistics Firm to Increase Shipments for Votorantim Cimentos
América Latina Logística (ALL) plans to increase the volume of clinker and cement it transports for Votorantim Cimentos in the south of Brazil by more than 30 percent before the end of 2013.
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