The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) partnered with Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to prepare a summary of 10 case studies of innovation and collaboration in the concrete sector supported by ERA and the TIER fund over the past 10 years.
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Martin Marietta Materials entered into a definitive agreement to sell its South Texas cement business and certain related concrete operations to CRH Americas Materials, a subsidiary of CRH plc, for $2.1 billion in cash.
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The expansion of the previously reported Holcim US rebrand has touched down in Atlanta, one of the company’s major cement distribution markets. The transition will see Holcim refresh its branding and renew its commitment to sustainability.
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RHI Magnesita, a global supplier of refractory products, systems and solutions, expanded its Mexican footprint with a new customer service hub in Monterrey.
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In response to testimony provided at the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing titled Opportunities in Industrial Decarbonization: Delivering Benefits for the Economy and the Climate, Portland Cement Association leadership released the following statements:
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Votorantim Cimentos reported that it ended the third quarter of 2023 with a net profit of R$ 824 million ($169.4 million), an increase of 36% compared to the income obtained in the prior-year period.
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) and NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sets forth the terms and understanding between the parties to develop the knowledge needed to use nonmetallic materials in the built environment effectively.
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Texan by Nature has once again recognized Cemex USA for its leadership in conservation and sustainability by naming it a TxN 20 honoree for the fifth consecutive year.
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During the World Cement Association’s (WCA) Annual Conference last month in Dubai, industry leaders highlighted two critical challenges facing the sector: widespread overcapacity and the transition to a net-zero carbon future.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in August 2023 were an estimated 10.6 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from shipments in August 2022, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Of total blended tonnage reported in August 2023, 5.7 Mt (98%) was estimated to be portland-limestone cement…
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