The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes provisions supported by the cement industry. PCA urged the U.S. Senate to pass the bill before FAA authorization expires on September 30th.
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Global Cement Consumption to Rise Slightly through 2023
Global cement consumption is projected to decline marginally to 4.05 billion tons in 2018, according to CW Research’s 2H2018 update of the Global Cement Volume Forecast Report. Following a sustained slowdown in Chinese cement demand, and given the Asian giant’s weight on the overall worldwide figure, global consumption is poised to record a slim rise of almost 1 percent per…
Read MoreSt. Marys Cement Observes Bowmanville Plant Milestone
St. Marys Cement celebrated a milestone anniversary in Clarington, Ontario, Canada, by giving to the community it has called home for the past half-century, reported Clarington This Week.
Read MoreWCA to Discuss ‘Future of Cement Industry’
The World Cement Association announced the topics for this year’s WCA World Cement Conference, in association with Intercem. The focus will be on the “Future for Cement Industry,” following a reshaping of the industry caused by digitalization, new regulations and barriers of entry as well as dramatic changes in supply and demand patterns within the sector.
Read MoreArgos Earns Third Consecutive Energy Star Certification
Cementos Argos was granted Energy Star status from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the third-consecutive year for its commitment to energy efficiency and suitable operation management.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Appoints First Female Exshaw Plant Manager
Lafarge Canada recently appointed Kate Strachan as plant manager of its Exshaw facility, Canada’s largest cement plant. Strachan is the first woman to hold the position in Exshaw’s more than 110-year history.
Read MoreColacem Canada Plant Hearing Postponed
An Ontario Municipal Board hearing that was set to begin on September 4 and would hear appeals pertaining to a proposed Colacem Canada cement plant outside L’Orignal has been delayed indefinitely, reported The Review.
Read MoreGCCA Announces New Members, Affiliate
The membership of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) continues to grow with the addition of several new member companies from Europe, South America and Asia.
Read MoreCemex Receives CLADEA Award for Work in Colombia
Cemex announced that the Latin American Council of Management Schools (CLADEA in Spanish) from North University in Colombia recognized the company’s continued commitment to the economic and social development of the country.
Read MorePCA Announces Gleason Award Winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2018 John P. Gleason, Jr. Leadership Awards, honoring PCA members who have exhibited leadership in advancing industry programs and initiatives. Named after John “Jay” Gleason who served as PCA president from 1986 until his retirement in 2007, the awards are held as a distinguished honor by the cement industry.
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