Upon the execution of a planned spin-off, Holcim’s North American business will be named Amrize. As an independent public company, it will be North America’s leading building solutions company from foundation to rooftop.
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Kuebler Appointed CEO of Allura
Elementia USA announced the appointment of Timothy Kuebler as chief executive officer of Plycem USA (dba Allura), effective January 10. He brings to his new position over 40 years of experience in the building materials industry and more than eight years of leadership within the group.
Read MoreNew Scalable, Electrochemical Process Reduces Carbon Footprint
A new low-cost, scalable approach demonstrated at the University of Michigan could neutralize the most carbon-heavy step in cement production without changing the manufacturing process, according to a study recently published in Energy & Environmental Science.
Read MoreLubrication Engineers Innovative Solution for Cement Production
Lubrication Engineers’ Pyroshield Syn Kiln Lubricant (9020) is a non-asphaltic synthetic heavy-duty formulation that offers an environmentally friendly alternative while meeting the demanding needs of the cement industry.
Read MoreTerra CO2 Raises $82M in New Series B Funding
Terra CO2, a leading U.S.-based low-carbon building materials company, signed Series B equity commitments for $82 million from a mix of financial and strategic investors. The funding positions Terra for rapid expansion of commercial facilities across North America and Europe.
Read MoreTitan Cement Invests in Artificial Intelligence
In line with its digitalization, innovation and sustainability goals, Titan Cement has invested in two companies pioneering digital transformation in cement and concrete manufacturing: Optimitive and Concrete.ai.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Lands on CDP’s A List
For the second consecutive year, Votorantim Cimentos earned an A score in Climate Change based on an assessment conducted by non-profit CDP, placing the company among a small number of organizations that are ranked at the top of the list.
Read MoreCement Shipments Drop 12.3% in November
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2024 were an estimated 7.79 metric tons (Mt), a 12.3% decrease from shipments in November 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey.
Read MoreCOP29 Through the Lens of Cement
Decarbonization continues to be a critical focus for the cement industry. A³&Co. has released its latest report, “COP29 Through the Lens of Cement,” which explores the key takeaways and their implications for the cement sector.
Read MoreAmerican Concrete Institute Releases ACI CODE-318-25
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the release of the 2025 edition of its flagship document, “ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary.” This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early Spring 2025.
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