The Portland Cement Association (PCA) issued the following statement in light of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s introduction of the INVEST in America Act last month.
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Canadian Industry Leaders Call for Construction Prioritization in Recovery Efforts
The leaders of Canada’s cement and concrete industries issued a joint declaration calling on the federal government to prioritize construction and strategic infrastructure spending to help boost Canada’s economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreFLSmidth to Supply OK Raw Mill to CalPortland Plant
CalPortland has awarded a supply contract to FLSmidth for its Mojave plant in California. The scope of supply includes engineering, equipment and installation of a new OK 48-4 Raw Mill with Condition Monitoring System, and an ECS/ProcessExpert system.
Read MorePCA Names Safety Performance Award Winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2019 Chairman’s Safety Performance Awards, which recognize outstanding safety performance in the manufacturing of portland cement.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Announces Scholarship Winners
LafargeHolcim named the eight recipients of the 37th Annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship, an award open to children of employees of LafargeHolcim companies in the United States.
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Latin America During the Pandemic
In Addition to Implementing Strict Safety Protocols, Cement Companies Also Made Donations That Benefited the Needy. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreCountry Report: The Cement Industry in Mexico
By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreLafarge Canada Named Top Employer for Young People
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.
Read MoreU.S. Slag Cement Shipments Continue Double-Digit Increase
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…
Read MoreCEMEX Programs Enhance Employability for 45,000 Youth
CEMEX announced that its social programs designed to enhance and develop employability capabilities for youth supported approximately 45,000 people in 11 countries.
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