CalPortland established a Carbon Reduction Team focused on research and development and the implementation of decarbonization projects. It will be led by Hamed Maraghechi, vice president of research & development and decarbonization, and Hartmut Riess, vice president of carbon reduction implementation.
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Votorantim Cimentos, Cemex and Heidelberg Materials were recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental nonprofit CDP.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launched a $5 million funding opportunity for a research initiative on the use of steel slag in cement and concrete.
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In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) released the following statement:
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The Portland Company, a Haver & Boecker company brand and the “world’s first” Assemble to Order (ATO) packing equipment provider, has unveiled a full line of machines to meet the requirements of cement and building material producers.
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The Monarch Cement Co. and Evergy Energy Solutions are partnering on a groundbreaking solar project at the cement producer’s site in Humboldt, Kan. The companies said the project will serve as a model for the industry’s integration of renewable energy solutions seamlessly into their operations.
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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), whose members account for 80% of cement production capacity outside of China, and the China Cement Association (CCA) have signed an agreement to help accelerate decarbonization of the sector across the world.
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Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open innovation unit of Cemex, released the list of the most promising construction technology (Contech) startups of 2024.
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In 2023, U.S. portland (including blended) cement production decreased slightly to an estimated 88 million tons, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024. Masonry cement production also decreased during the year to an estimated 2.4 million tons.
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GCC, a leading supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Consolidated net sales increased 16.7% to $1,363.9 million for the full year, while EBITDA increased 30.6% to $472.4 million with a 34.6% EBITDA margin.
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