Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that, on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for currency fluctuations, consolidated net sales increased by 4 percent during the fourth quarter of 2017 to $3.4 billion, and increased 3 percent for the full-year 2017 to $13.7 billion versus the comparable periods in 2016. Operating EBITDA on a like-to-like basis decreased by…
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Cement Shipments Up 4.2 Percent in November
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2017 were about 8.2 million metric tons (Mt), up by 4.2 percent from shipments in November 2016, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in November 2017 were Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and…
Read MoreWCA Responds to GCCA Launch
The World Cement Association (WCA) released the following statement after the launch of the new Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) – founded by nine industry-leading companies, including Cemex, LafargeHolcim and HeidelbergCement. “The World Cement Association welcomes GCCA as an important initiative to help promote sustainable use of cement and concrete. This was one of the reasons why WCA was…
Read MorePCA Supports Call for $1.5T Infrastructure Plan
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) lauded President Donald Trump’s call for $1.5 trillion to be invested in revitalizing the nation’s infrastructure, and urged Congress to take swift legislative action to fully fund and sustain projects now and into the future. Cement is the core ingredient in concrete, which helps make American highways, bridges, runways, water systems and river networks safer,…
Read MoreIndustry Leaders Launch Global Cement & Concrete Association
Nine leading companies in the cement and concrete sector launched the Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) dedicated to developing and strengthening the sector’s contribution to sustainable construction.
Read MorePCA Offers Glimpse at Spring Forecast
At a press conference during last week’s 2018 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Portland Cement Association (PCA) senior vice president and chief economist Ed Sullivan offered a glimpse at the association’s upcoming Spring Forecast for cement production and concrete construction. Sullivan noted that this will not be an easy momentum forecast despite fairly upbeat expectations as policy issues will…
Read MoreSlag Cement Shipments for 2017 Up 14 Percent
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced that slag cement shipments in 2017 exhibited a 14 percent growth over 2016, continuing an upward demand for slag cement within the U.S. market.
Read MoreBeumer Bag Placer
As a complete systems provider for packaging lines, Beumer has now developed a bag placer for valve bottom bags and flat valve bags.
Read MoreBulk Solids Level Indicators
Dynatrol DJ and GJ Series level indicators are designed for high, intermediate or low point level detection. The indicators have no moving parts and require no adjustments, resulting in low operating costs. A rugged design and vibrating probe prevents build-up and ensures the most reliable level measurement, according to the manufacturer.
Read MoreSegmented Silo Measurement Tool
Operations burdened with managing inventory in pie-shaped segments of silos now have a solution that provides very accurate volume data – thanks to new firmware for the BinMaster 3DLevelScanner acoustic sensor.
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