HeidelbergCement announced that it has made good progress with the acceleration of its portfolio optimization during the past weeks. The company closed the divestment of its 50 percent share in Ciment Québec and its minority participation in Syria in December 2018. In addition, a former cement plant area within the Cairo metropolitan area has been auctioned, and the divestment of…
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LafargeHolcim Announces New Supply Chain Exec
LafargeHolcim announced that Kristin Beck will assume the role of senior vice president of supply chain for the United States. Beck has more than 23 years of experience in global supply chain and transportation management.
Read MoreCement Association of Canada Responds to Climate Change Article
The Cement Association of Canada released the following statement in response to a recent BBC News article.
Read MoreGCC Plant Begins Operating 440,000 Metric Ton Expansion
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. (GCC) announced that the expansion of its Rapid City, S.D., cement plant became operational, adding 440,000 metric tons of capacity to the existing plant.
Read MorePublic Comment Period Extended for Lehigh Permit
Glens Falls, N.Y., officials and local residents called on the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to extend the public comment period for revisions to Lehigh Northeast Cement Co.’s air permit, reported The Post-Star. The plant is seeking approval to use raggertail – a mix of 60 percent plastic and 40 percent paper/cardboard fiber – as alternative fuel.
Read MoreJudge Rules to Maintain 60 Percent Tariff in Barbados
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed Rock Hard Cement’s application for the removal of an injunction that ordered Barbados to “restore and enforce” a 60 percent import duty on hydraulic cements imported from outside the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Makes Changes to Group Management Structure
In the course of strengthening its market focused and agile management organization, LafargeHolcim announced the promotion of its legal and HR functions to the executive committee. In addition, the corporate business function Growth & Performance will be organized into three Centers of Excellence. Changes are effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Read MorePCA Praises Proposed WOTUS Rule
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their proposed rule revising the definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS).
Read MoreLehigh Cement Seeks Expansion
Lehigh Cement submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to connect two separate mine permits north of Route 248 on the Nazareth-Upper Nazareth Township border, reported local media. The company is seeking permission for a 68.7 acre increase in quarry mining activity.
Read MoreFives Expands in U.S.; 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.
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