Cemex Director of Market Development-Commercial Strategy Jim Mack was elected 2019 American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) chairman during the group’s annual meeting in Florida. Based at Cemex USA Houston headquarters, he succeeds Chuck Niederriter, who during a traditional passing of the gavel noted how Mack is the first ACPA chairman to have served with a cement company, regional shipper’s group,…
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Argentinian Cement Producer
New York-based Rosen Law Firm filed a class action lawsuit against Argentina’s Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina S.A. on behalf of investors that purchased securities in the company’s initial public offering in November 2017. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages under the federal securities laws.
Read MoreCaribbean Cement Secures $3 Billion Loan to Repay Debt
Caribbean Cement Co. Ltd. and its mining subsidiary, Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Ltd., acquired a five-year loan from National Commercial Bank Jamaica that will be used mainly to repay older debt, reported the Jamaica Gleaner.
Read MoreCemex USA Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Cemex USA announced it was named one of Texan by Nature’s 2018 Conservation Wranglers for its ongoing commitment to sustainability and land preservation through the El Carmen Land and Conservation Co., LLC (ECLCC). The Texan by Nature Conservation Wranglers program recognizes innovative and transformative conservation projects in the state.
Read MoreFives Expands in U.S. and Mexico
Industrial 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 MoreMetso Acquires Kiln Flames Systems
Metso recently 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 MoreCemex Brooksville Plant Hosts Rescue Training
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 MoreAsh Grove Announces Scholarship Recipients
Ash Grove Cement Co., a CRH company, selected Matthew Iles and Kaitlyn Watts to receive the company’s annual $1,500 intern scholarships. Established in 2007, the scholarship program recognizes students who successfully completed a summer internship with Ash Grove or one of its subsidiaries and who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the cement industry.
Read MoreLehigh Plant Seeks Approval for Alternative Fuel
Lehigh Northeast Cement Co. could burn “raggertail” as alternative fuel at its Glens Falls, N.Y., plant under a new draft air pollution permit being considered by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), reported the Albany Times Union.
Read MoreGCCA Underlines Commitment to Climate Action at COP24
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) joined governments, climate groups and campaigners from around the world in Poland last month for the United Nations’ international climate change conference – COP24.
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