In the course of strengthening its market focused and agile management organization, LafargeHolcim announced the promotion of its legal and HR functions to the executive committee. In addition, the corporate business function Growth & Performance will be organized into three Centers of Excellence. Changes are effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Read MoreThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their proposed rule revising the definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS).
Read MoreLehigh Cement submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to connect two separate mine permits north of Route 248 on the Nazareth-Upper Nazareth Township border, reported local media. The company is seeking permission for a 68.7 acre increase in quarry mining activity.
Read MoreIndustrial engineering group Fives has strengthened its global presence with the implementation of a new Cement Minerals sales office in the United States and a new division in Mexico.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement released its financial results for the third quarter of 2018, noting that positive market dynamics continued in all group areas, which led to growth in sales volumes in all business lines.
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The MX-20MT mixer/pump from Blastcrete Equipment LLC gives contractors a high-output, easy-to-use unit for superb productivity on shotcrete and refractory work in a variety of applications, including cement. The machine provides twice the output of the company’s popular MX-10 mixer/pump yet has nearly the same compact footprint. It’s mounted to a single-chassis trailer for convenience as well as fast and…
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Cemex hosted more than 30 area firefighters at its Brooksville South Cement Plant in Florida to provide first responders the opportunity to conduct high-angle rescue training and practice operating at heights.
Read MoreMetso closed on the acquisition of the UK-based combustion solutions and technology provider Kiln Flame Systems Ltd. (KFS) to extend its pyro processing portfolio and capabilities.
Read MoreThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the appointment of Continental Cement Co. President Tom Beck as chairman of the board of directors, and GCC of America President Ron Henley as vice chairman. Beck takes over PCA board chairmanship from Allen Hamblen, president and CEO of CalPortland Co.
Read MoreAt the opening of Capital Markets Day 2018, LafargeHolcim announced that its executing at full speed on the company’s Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth,” which was launched in March. In the course of the year, the company has delivered solid results, developed positive momentum and showed significant progress at increasing profitable growth.
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