In 2014, Colombia-based Argos recorded historic results in terms of both income and EBITDA, which rose above $2.9 million (17 percent) and $534 million (8 percent), respectively. The company reported unprecedented consolidated figures in terms of cement and concrete sales volumes, dispatching 12.5 million tons of cement and 11 million cubic meters of concrete, and it increased its net profits…
Read MoreThe Cement Association of Canada (CAC) applauded the recent release of Budget 2015, which indicates that several billion dollars have successfully been invested in critical infrastructure projects across Canada. The association took the opportunity to highlight the critical importance of infrastructure investments in boosting the competitiveness and growth of the private sector, both of which it says are critical to…
Read MoreCemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced significant progress in its offer of products and solutions to support the construction of resilient and sustainable urban communities through its 2014 Sustainable Development Report, “Building Resilient and Sustainable Urban Communities.”
Read MoreEssroc Canada Inc. (Essroc) was fined $350,000 for discharging dust into the natural environment and for failing to ensure that noise emissions complied with its Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) contrary to the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), according to Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. In taking this action, EPA greatly expanded its own regulatory authority and created new bureaucratic red tape for many U.S. industrial activities, according to the Portland Cement Association.
Read MoreHolcim and merger partner Lafarge have completed the appointments for the future 10-member executive committee of the combined LafargeHolcim. The companies will each have five executives on the committee.
Read MoreTwo lawmakers from northwest Ohio want federal officials to keep a close watch on government-subsidized cement production in Quebec, reported The Crescent-News.
Read MoreThe continued recovery of the construction industry in North America and the United Kingdom contributed to an overall positive development of sales volumes in the first quarter for HeidelbergCement. The group’s cement and clinker sales volumes fell slightly by 0.8 percent to 16.8 million tons from 17.0 million tons the previous year. However, deliveries of aggregates amounted to 46.3 million…
Read MoreHolcim Ltd. cleared one of the last remaining obstacles to its $47 billion merger with Lafarge SA last week when its shareholders approved the issuance of new shares to pay for the deal, reported The Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreAsh Grove Cement Co. announced that two of its cement manufacturing plants received Wildlife Habitat Council certifications. The Midlothian, Texas, cement manufacturing plant was granted Corporate Lands for Learning certification for its wildlife habitat that offers experiential learning opportunities to youth, the community and wildlife professionals. The Foreman, Ark., cement manufacturing plant was granted Wildlife at Work recertification for its…
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