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In the second quarter of 2017, LafargeHolcim delivered the fifth consecutive quarter of like-for-like Operating EBITDA Adjusted growth. The Middle East Africa, Latin America and North America regions all contributed to earnings momentum with the U.S., Nigeria and Mexico among notable performers. Despite positive results in India – which continued its recovery post-demonetization – the Asia Pacific region was weighed…

Cementos Argos, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, closed the first half of 2017 with positive results and a good macroeconomic outlook in its most relevant markets. Cement shipment volumes reached 8 million tons, growing 15 percent and ready mix shipments were 5.4 million cubic meters, a decrease of 7 percent.

Italcementi S.p.A., HeidelbergCement`s Italian subsidiary, received notice of a fine decision of the Italian Competition Authority in an antitrust investigation mainly relating to alleged market coordination in the Italian grey cement markets, including concerted price increases. The fine amounts to €84 million ($99.2 million).

FLSmidth has been awarded an order from Cielo Azul Cementos y Calizas S.A. for engineering, procurement and supply of a complete cement production line with the latest environmental pollution control systems and technology. The facility will be located near the city of Treinta y Tres, approximately 300 km from Montevideo, and marks the established ready mix concrete player’s entry into…

Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2017 were about 7.5 million metric tons (Mt), slightly less than sales in March 2016, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in March 2017 were Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and Alabama, in descending…

McInnis Cement announced the production of the first cement at its Port-Daniel–Gascons plant on June 16, meeting the company’s established deadlines for the project.