Category: CementScope

Lafarge Canada has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2020, a special designation that recognizes employers that provide the best workplaces for young people just starting their careers.

Slag cement shipments are still on the rise, with 2019 seeing a 10.8% increase over 2018 totals. This marks the fourth consecutive year of double-digit percentage growth in shipping totals across the United States. The Slag Cement Association (SCA) attributes this rise in part to slag’s measurable benefits in concrete, including better workability and finishability, reducing thermal stress, higher compressive and…

CEMEX announced that its social programs designed to enhance and develop employability capabilities for youth supported approximately 45,000 people in 11 countries.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its 2020 Mineral Commodity Summaries publication, in which it gives its first, preliminary look at 2019 U.S. cement production. According to the publication, total portland cement production was approximately 86 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 2.5% over 2018, while masonry cement production continued to remain steady at 2.4 Mt.

The World Cement Association announced that Indonesian cement producer Cemindo Gemilang is the latest addition to its international membership, which currently spans 34 countries. The firm joins as a corporate member.

The Caribbean Cement Co. has removed and incinerated around 6,000 used tires from the Riverton City landfill, located on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica, over an 11-day period, reported The Gleaner.

Holcim Argentina announced the appointment of Christian Dedeu to the role of chief executive officer, effective January 2020. Dedeu is the first Argentinian to be appointed in the top position.