The World Cement Association (WCA) said global energy technology company Baker Hughes is the latest addition to its international community, joining as an associate corporate member.
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Holcim Sells Brazilian Business for $1 Billion
Holcim has reached a deal with Brazilian steelmaker CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional) for the divestment of its business in Brazil for an enterprise value of $1.025 billion. The sale includes five integrated cement plants, four grinding stations, six aggregates sites and 19 ready-mix concrete facilities.
Read MoreCEMEX, Volvo Aim to Create First Zero-Emission Fleet
CEMEX will work together with Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks to develop a zero-emissions fleet with electromobility solutions that aligns with CEMEX’s climate action program, Future in Action.
Read MoreJune Cement Shipments Remain Steady
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in June 2021 were an estimated 10.1 million metric tons (Mt), essentially unchanged from shipments in June 2020, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through June totaled an estimated 50.4 Mt, a 5.1% increase from those for the same…
Read MoreHolcim Launches Nature-Positive Strategy
Holcim aims to become nature-positive by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities. Its strategy includes reducing water intensity to 211 liters per ton of cement by 2030 – a 30% reduction from the 2018 baseline.
Read MoreCalPortland Boosts Conservation Efforts with WHC Membership
CalPortland joined the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) as a corporate member, formalizing the company’s commitment to integrating biodiversity and conservation action into its sustainability efforts.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, Cematrix Renew Cement Supply Deal
Lafarge Canada and cellular concrete manufacturer Cematrix extended their joint marketing and cement supply agreements for another five years.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Net Revenue Up 50% in Second Quarter
Votorantim Cimentos posted net income of R$692 million in the second quarter of 2021, reversing the R$153 million loss in the same period last year. The company’s global net revenue in the quarter was R$5.8 billion, an increase of 50% compared to the prior-year period, as a result of an increase in sales volume and favorable price dynamics in all…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim in the US Launches CementDirect
LafargeHolcim in the US introduced CementDirect, an innovative digital solution that transforms the cement delivery process and its associated paperwork. CementDirect is being rolled out across the United States to LafargeHolcim cement customers.
Read MoreGCCA Launches 2021 ‘Concrete in Life’ Competition
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is accepting entries through Oct. 22 for the third annual “Concrete in Life” global photography competition, open to professional and amateur photographers via social media.
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