The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed Rock Hard Cement’s application for the removal of an injunction that ordered Barbados to “restore and enforce” a 60 percent import duty on hydraulic cements imported from outside the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
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LafargeHolcim Makes Changes to Group Management Structure
In the course of strengthening its market focused and agile management organization, LafargeHolcim announced the promotion of its legal and HR functions to the executive committee. In addition, the corporate business function Growth & Performance will be organized into three Centers of Excellence. Changes are effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Read MorePCA Praises Proposed WOTUS Rule
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their proposed rule revising the definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS).
Read MoreLehigh Cement Seeks Expansion
Lehigh Cement submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to connect two separate mine permits north of Route 248 on the Nazareth-Upper Nazareth Township border, reported local media. The company is seeking permission for a 68.7 acre increase in quarry mining activity.
Read MoreFives Expands in U.S.; Mexico
Industrial engineering group Fives has strengthened its global presence with the implementation of a new Cement Minerals sales office in the United States and a new division in Mexico.
Read MoreCemex Brooksville Plant Hosts Rescue Training
Cemex hosted more than 30 area firefighters at its Brooksville South Cement Plant in Florida to provide first responders the opportunity to conduct high-angle rescue training and practice operating at heights.
Read MoreMetso Acquires Kiln Flames Systems
Metso closed on the acquisition of the UK-based combustion solutions and technology provider Kiln Flame Systems Ltd. (KFS) to extend its pyro processing portfolio and capabilities.
Read MoreBeck, Henley to Lead PCA Board of Directors
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the appointment of Continental Cement Co. President Tom Beck as chairman of the board of directors, and GCC of America President Ron Henley as vice chairman. Beck takes over PCA board chairmanship from Allen Hamblen, president and CEO of CalPortland Co.
Read MoreStrategy 2022 Delivers LafargeHolcim Positive Results
At the opening of Capital Markets Day 2018, LafargeHolcim announced that its executing at full speed on the company’s Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth,” which was launched in March. In the course of the year, the company has delivered solid results, developed positive momentum and showed significant progress at increasing profitable growth.
Read MoreCemex to Invest $320M Into Solar Park Project
Cemex will invest $320 million in the development of a solar farm project in Zacatecas, Mexico, according to local media. The facility will have an output capacity of 378 MW.
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