Cemex USA recently launched operations at a new rail-served cement distribution terminal in Commerce City, Colo., that is designed to bring quality building materials to the Denver Metro area. The new terminal strengthens the company’s cement-distribution capabilities across Colorado, meeting the demands of the growing construction economy.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement’s revenue rose 4 percent on a comparable basis in the third quarter of 2017. The result from current operations before depreciation and amortization improved by 5 percent. After depreciation and amortization, the result from current operations grew by 7 percent. Besides the growth in sales volumes and price increases in important core markets, the realization of synergies in particular…
Read MoreNominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards. Projects completed or scheduled to be completed between Jan. 1, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2017, are encouraged to apply before the Nov. 30 deadline. Winning projects will be honored at the American Concrete Institute’s Convention on March 25-29 in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced that Vietnam’s largest cement exporter Vissai Cement has joined its fast-growing, international membership. The association now boasts a network of members and representatives that cover 26 countries.
Read MoreTotal shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in August 2017 were about 9.7 million metric tons (Mt), up by 3.1 percent from shipments in August 2016, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in August 2017 were Missouri, Texas, California, Florida and…
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) board of directors appointed Michael Ireland as president and CEO effective immediately. Ireland succeeds former President and CEO James Toscas.
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