Lehigh Hanson, a HeidelbergCement subsidiary, finalized the acquisition of Corliss Resources Inc., one of the largest, family-owned aggregates and ready-mixed concrete companies in the Pacific Northwest. The deal includes major aggregate operations with annual shipments of 2 million-plus tons, reserves exceeding 175 million tons, and four ready mixed concrete plants serving the Greater Seattle area.
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Welding Alloys Argentina manufactured and delivered a key set of wear parts for the classifier section of an FLSmidth OK 36.4 Vertical Roller Mill at an undisclosed cement plant in Argentina.
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By Mauro Nogarin The construction industry in the last eight months of 2021 was the only sector that stabilized the economies in Latin America. In general, both public and private works have created very important sources of work, when other productive sectors were affected by the pandemic.
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After Many Years Of Talk, Artificial Intelligence Is Coming Into Its Own As A Powerful Solution To Cement’s Many Challenges. By Jonathan Rowland Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received a lot of attention of late in a broad range of industries, including cement. So much so, that it’s easy to think of it as something new, innovative – 21st century. But…
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The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced the retirement of long-time President and CEO Michael McSweeney who led the organization for 12 years. Adam Auer, current vice president of environment and sustainability, will succeed McSweeney, effective April 1.
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Fully focused on customers and end users, Cementos Argos and Saint-Gobain entered into an agreement to create a joint venture in Colombia to develop mortar solutions.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that artificial intelligence company Carbon Re has become the latest addition to its international community, joining as an associate corporate member.
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CEMEX signed an agreement for the sale of its operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador with Cementos Progreso Holdings S.L., through its subsidiaries, for $335 million.
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