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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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St Marys Cement, part of the Votorantim Cimentos, ordered a SpectraFlow Airslide Analyzer for its cement plant in Bowmanville, Ontario.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cemex directors have appointed Jaime Muguiro, current president of Cemex USA, to replace retiring CEO Fernando González, a 35-year veteran of the global cement, aggregate and concrete producer, effective April 1.
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One of the top economists in the industry is stepping down. Ed Sullivan, senior vice president of market intelligence and chief economist, announced his resignation from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), effective March 1.
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