Holcim México named Christian Dedeu as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Jaime Hill, who was recently appointed region head of North America.
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Texas Select Materials to Open Bulk Facility
Texas Select Materials announced on LinkedIn that it is opening a state-of-the-art portland Type IA cement bulk facility in Gunter, Texas, in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Read MoreCyclonaire Names New VP of Sales and Marketing
Cyclonaire Corporation, a leading provider of pneumatic conveying solutions, appointed Jay Anzelmo as vice president of sales and marketing. He will succeed Mike Colella, who is retiring, later this year.
Read MoreContinental Cement Expands Davenport Facility
Continental Cement held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Green America Recycling expansion at its Davenport plant in Buffalo, Iowa. The investment will allow around 50,000 tons of fossil fuels to be substituted with waste material.
Read MoreAsh Grove Adds Natural Pozzolan Production in Latest Deal
Ash Grove Cement recently acquired Geofortis, operator of a Toole, Utah, raw natural pozzolan milling and classifying line and nearby deposit.
Read MoreCemex Sells Guatemalan Assets to Holcim
Cemex sold its operations in Guatemala to Holcim Group for a total consideration of approximately $200 million.
Read MoreMaterials Producers Support Skate4Concrete
This year, Skate4Concrete, powered by the non-profit Project Cornerstone, delivered its first-ever Construction Summer Camp. In three days, 22 students (ages 15-18) visited three locations throughout San Diego County, Calif., and explored the science of, pathway to, and job opportunities within the concrete and construction materials industry. The students’ first day was spent at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Apprenticeship…
Read MoreDurex Screen Media Optimizes Performance
To optimize the performance of equipment, innovative technologies and materials are constantly being introduced. One such advancement that plays a crucial role in the efficiency of aggregate processing is screen media, according to Durex. Modern screen media enable precise sorting and grading of rock particles. This ensures that materials used in construction meet specific size requirements, contributing to the overall…
Read MoreThe Latin American Cement Industry Invests to Reduce CO2 Emissions
By Mauro Nogarin Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru are the Latin American countries that have seen the most investments in technology and equipment to reduce CO2 emissions in the cement industry. Some cement companies continue to replace fossil fuels, while others have chosen to replace the kilns of their current infrastructures. However, companies that produce their own raw materials in…
Read MoreConstruction Starts Fall 19% in June
Total construction starts lost 19% in June, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.0 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Much of the decline was due to a stark decline in utility/gas starts following a strong May that saw several megaprojects get underway. Highway and bridge starts gained 5%. During the month, nonbuilding starts fell 46% (following a…
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