Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2017 were about 7.5 million metric tons (Mt), slightly less than sales in March 2016, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in March 2017 were Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and Alabama, in…
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Vallejo Council Delays Decision on Cement Project
The Vallejo, Calif., city council approved a resolution to reconsider a proposed cement plant and shipping terminal in south Vallejo by January 2018, reported sfgate.com. Orcem California and Vallejo Marine Terminal (VMT) have six weeks to come up with a better description of the project and will be allowed to finish a final environmental impact report before the council makes…
Read MoreHolcim (US) Plant Completes $100M Modernization
Holcim (US), a member of LafargeHolcim, unveiled its new plant at its Ada facility after a three-year modernization project. The investment focused on construction of a new kiln line that would meet and exceed emission limits, improve operational performance and increase capacity to meet market growth. As a result, manufacturing capacity is anticipated to increase by 20 percent, producing approximately…
Read MorePCA: Sustained Growth in Cement Consumption Through 2018
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced it expects U.S. cement consumption to reach 3.5 percent annual growth during the remainder of 2017 and 2018, based on analysis of data and policies likely to impact the industry in the years ahead. Late last year, PCA changed its initial U.S. cement consumption prediction for 2017 from 4.2 percent to 3.1 percent growth.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Taps Sika Exec as New CEO
LafargeHolcim announced the appointment of Jan Jenisch as CEO, effective October 16. He joins the company from Sika AG, which has a leading global position in the development and production of systems and products for the building materials and automotive sectors.
Read MorePrescott-Russell Mayors Hold Public Meeting on Colacem Plant
The mayors of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario, gathered on May 18 to hear comments on a proposed amendment requested by Colacem Canada, reported The Review. The company is seeking approval to build a cement plant on Country Road 17 outside L’Orignal.
Read MorePruitt Discusses EPA Vision at PCA Board Meeting
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt outlined his vision for the EPA and addressed regulatory issues of concern to America’s cement manufacturing industry at the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Spring Board of Directors Meeting. Pruitt expressed optimism and his vision of a new style of leadership at EPA.
Read MoreEPA and Nevada Cement Reach Settlement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with the Nevada Cement Co. to install new air pollution control technology at its Fernley, Nev., facility and replace a heavy-duty diesel truck and a diesel railcar mover at the facility with clean emissions vehicles. The agreement improves Nevada Cement’s compliance with federal clean air laws and resolves alleged violations of…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Reports Positive First Quarter Results
In the first quarter 2017, sales volumes of HeidelbergCement’s building materials rose substantially as a result of the consolidation of Italcementi, according to the company. The continued recovery of the construction industry in North America and Europe also had a positive impact on the development of sales volumes. In contrast, development in the emerging countries was mixed.
Read MoreEssroc Canada Fined $50K After Worker Critically Injured
Essroc Canada Inc. pleaded guilty and has been fined $50,000 after a worker was critically injured by a machine, according to the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
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