The Vallejo Planning Commission voted 6-1 to deny a proposed marine terminal and cement facility in south Vallejo, reported the Vallejo Times-Herald.
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Cemex Launches Innovation and Venture Capital Unit
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the launch of Cemex Ventures, the company’s open innovation and venture capital unit. Designed to lead the evolution of the construction industry, Cemex Ventures will leverage the company’s knowledge of the business with new, leading-edge technologies and platforms.
Read MoreDecember Cement Shipments Drop 8.6 Percent
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in December 2016 were about 6.0 million metric tons (Mt), down by 8.6 percent from sales in December 2015, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in December 2016 were Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and…
Read MorePCA: ‘Timber Innovation Act’ Sets Unleveled Playing Field
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) urged Congress to reject the so-called “Timber Innovation Act” introduced last week in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, noting it unfairly puts the federal government in the business of promoting wood-related building materials over others.
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