In 2023, U.S. portland (including blended) cement production decreased slightly to an estimated 88 million tons, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024. Masonry cement production also decreased during the year to an estimated 2.4 million tons.
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GCC Reports Record-Breaking 2023
GCC, a leading supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Consolidated net sales increased 16.7% to $1,363.9 million for the full year, while EBITDA increased 30.6% to $472.4 million with a 34.6% EBITDA margin.
Read MoreCemex Joins the CCS+ Initiative
Cemex is the first company in the cement industry to join the CCS+ Initiative, a multi-stakeholder platform developing a comprehensive carbon accounting framework for certifying industrial carbon projects.
Read MoreGutovic Tapped as New Holcim Head
Holcim’s board of directors named Miljan Gutovic as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective May 1. He will succeed Jan Jenisch, who will focus on his role as chairman and leading the planned U.S. listing of Holcim’s North America business.
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