For the third consecutive year, Cemex has been recognized in the CDP Latin America Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) as one of the top eight companies in data disclosure related to environmental and CO2 emissions performance.
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Holcim México Announces New CEO
Rodolfo Montero was appointed the new CEO of Holcim México, effective March 1, succeeding Eduardo Kretschmer, who is retiring after 34 years with Holcim.
Read MoreMcInnis Cement Submits Project to Additional Conditions
McInnis Cement welcomed the Quebec government’s decision to draft legislation confirming that its Port-Daniel–Gascons’ project is not subject to the environmental assessment process. The company is confident that Bill 37 will dispel the uncertainty surrounding the project and will help in maintaining jobs. The proposed plant will create approximately 2,300 jobs per year during construction, including 700 on site. In…
Read MoreSlider Cradles Designed To Reduce Conveyor Spillage, Belt Wear
A global leader in bulk material handling technology has introduced two conveyor system components designed to mitigate expensive spillage and belt wear issues at material transfer points. The EVO Slider Cradle and the Martin Slider Cradle both support the belt and prevent spillage due to belt edge sag. Located under the skirt board in the chute box after the impact…
Read MoreCamfil Appoints New Sales Management Roles
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a leading global manufacturer of dust, fume and mist collection equipment, has promoted four members of its sales management team to new positions.
Read MoreANH Refractories Announces Rebranding
Pittsburgh-based ANH Refractories Co. has rebranded itself under the new name of Harbison Walker International (HWI), effective immediately. The decision was made following an exhaustive market research and branding initiative in which one of the company’s legacy brands, Harbison-Walker, returned the highest awareness and customer perception. The former ANH Family of Cos. included A.P. Green Refractories Co., North American Refractories…
Read MoreArgos’ Sustainability Efforts Honored
For the second consecutive year, Argos was awarded the Silver Class distinction in RobecoSAM’s Sustainability Yearbook for its commitment to economic, environmental and social sustainability. RobecoSAM, a private entity that independently qualifies the companies that are a part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, has been listing the most sustainable companies of every industry worldwide in its Sustainability Yearbook since 2004. Every year,…
Read MorePlibrico Expands Refractory Materials Sales in South America
Plibrico Co., LLC announced the addition of Cermin Cerámicos y Minerales S.A.S. as the preferred exclusive agent for Plibrico material sales in Ecuador and Colombia. Cermin will operate from their headquarters in Medellin, Columbia.
Read MorePCA Economist: Housing Starts Up 20 Percent in 2015
Residential housing starts will be on the increase in 2015, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Read MoreCemex Affiliate Signs Agreement with Trinidad Cement
Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL), who was recently approved to remove a 20 percent restriction on shareholding, has signed a subscription agreement with Sierra Trading, an affiliate of Cemex, reported the Trinidad Guardian. Under the agreement, Sierra will participate in TCL’s upcoming rights issue and has committed to additional capital via an agreement to underwrite the raising of capital up to…
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