After 20 years at the helm of Titan America, Aris Papadopoulos will retire as chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1, and become executive chairman of ST Equipment & Technologies, while also serving as an advisor.
Read MoreDay: April 16, 2014
January Cement Shipments Slightly Up
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in January 2014 were 4.9 million metric tons (Mt), up slightly from the level in January 2013, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading portland cement-producing states in January were Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and Alabama, in descending order. The leading consuming…
Read MoreHolcim, Lafarge Announce ‘Merger of Equals’
Holcim and Lafarge announced their intention to combine the two companies through a merger of equals, unanimously approved by their respective Board of Directors and fully supported by the core shareholders of both companies.
Read MoreTXI Reports Third Quarter Results
Texas Industries Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended Feb. 28 – a net loss of $21.8 million or $.76 per share. Several non-recurring and timing items impacted net income for the quarter by $12.2 million or $.43 per share. Results for the quarter ended year prior were a net loss of $5.8 million or $.21 per share inclusive…
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