The Portland Cement Association (PCA) urged Congress to reject the so-called “Timber Innovation Act” introduced last week in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, noting it unfairly puts the federal government in the business of promoting wood-related building materials over others.
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Maine Legislators Want Review of McInnis Cement Subsidies
Maine’s congressional delegation said federal officials should ensure that reports of unfair subsidies involving Quebec-based McInnis Cement will not harm businesses in their state, reported CTV News.
Read MoreLafarge Canada to Use Filtration Residuals in Cement Production
After a successful trial of using drinking water treatment residuals in the production of cement at its Richmond plant, Lafarge Canada and Metro Vancouver have entered a three-year contract, reported the Vancouver Sun. Metro will pay Lafarge about $435,000 a year, which covers capital expenditures, such as additional storage facilities, and the additional mixing that Lafarge needs to do in…
Read MorePCA: Cement Industry Ready for Boost in Public Work, Infrastructure
U.S. cement manufacturers have ample production capacity to meet increased demand from infrastructure revitalization efforts being contemplated by the Trump administration and Congress, an analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) concluded. The industry is currently operating at roughly 79 percent of capacity, estimated at 108 million metric tons (Mt) per year; when coupled with terminal storage and transfer capabilities,…
Read MoreWorld Cement Association Appoints Chairman of Events and Marketing
The World Cement Association (WCA), an international non-profit organization representing the interests of the cement industry worldwide, announced the appointment of Raman Mangabhai as chairman of events and marketing.
Read MoreCementos Pacasmayo Releases Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results
Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading cement company serving the growing Peruvian construction industry, announced its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year 2016 ended Dec. 31.
Read MoreCemex USA Celebrates New Headquarters
Cemex USA is celebrating a new beginning with the official opening of its U.S. headquarters located at 10100 Katy Freeway in the Memorial City district of Houston. The new facility pays homage to its history in the cement and building materials industry through the office’s innovative design.
Read MoreCupertino Releases Lehigh Noise Study Results
Results of a 25-day noise monitoring study of the Lehigh Cement facility were shared during a Jan. 24 Cupertino, Calif., city council meeting, reported The Mercury News. City staff presented the council with findings from the study that was done continuously from Oct. 3-28, 2016, at two residential locations near the facility.
Read MorePricing Announced for Cemex’s 15.6 Percent Stake in GCC
On Feb. 9 Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. and Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. priced their previously announced secondary offerings of 51,750,000 shares of common stock of GCC, currently owned by Cemex, at a price of 95 Mexican pesos ($4.63) per share, which includes 6,750,000 shares available to the underwriters of the offerings for overallotment and that may be…
Read MorePCA Welcomes Chao as Transportation Secretary
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) praised the confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by the U.S. Senate.
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