Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in October 2013 were 8.7 million metric tons (Mt), up by 8 percent from the level in October 2012, according to the recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through October were 70.3 Mt, up by about 4 percent. The leading portland cement-producing states…
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Sullivan Predicts Growth in Cement Production
While speaking at the World of Concrete 2014 Show in Las Vegas, Portland Cement Association’s Chief Economist Ed Sullivan forecast 8 percent growth in cement production this year. Sullivan predicted that growth would be driven by across-the-board demand in residential, nonresidential and public construction.
Read MoreBrazil, ‘Cement Cartel’ Stand-Off May Last Years
According to Reuters, a push by Brazil’s antitrust watchdog Cade to impose unprecedented sanctions against six cement makers accused of colluding to exclude rivals from the market will likely end up in a years-long court battle.
Read MorePCA Names New Group Vice President of Public Affairs
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) named Mark J. Anderson group vice president of public affairs, effective Feb. 17. Anderson will be the key PCA government affairs representative, responsible for the overall direction and execution of legislative and regulatory initiatives in support of the association’s advocacy and promotion.
Read MoreGebr. Pfeiffer Wins Lafarge Contracts
Lafarge North America has contracted Gebr. Pfeiffer Inc. to supply an MVR vertical roller mill as part of an overall modernization project underway at its Ravena plant in New York. The project will replace the current wet process kiln with a dry line, allowing the plant to cut emissions and also increase its capacity.
Read MoreGlobal Cement 2014 Outlook Released
IA Cement Publications has released its global cement 2014 research report, Bubble Trouble. The report looks at the key demand drivers and factors affecting the cement industry. It is a “major piece of independent research, 36 pages, and written by former equity research analyst Imran Akram,” notes the company.
Read MoreCemex Reports Q4, Full-Year 2013 Results
Cemex announced that its consolidated net sales increased by 4 percent during the fourth quarter of 2013 to approximately $3.9 billion and increased by 2 percent for the full year to $15.2 billion versus the comparable periods of 2012. Operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 4 percent during the fourth quarter of 2013 to $642…
Read MoreCement Shipments Dropped Slightly in November
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2013 were 6.56 million metric tons (Mt), down slightly from the level in November 2012, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through November were 76.9 Mt, up by about 4 percent.
Read MoreNew Pollution Controls Proposed in Arizona
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new pollution controls for six Arizona industrial facilities – including Phoenix Cement Co.’s Clarkdale plant and CalPortland Cement Co.’s Rillito plant – to improve visibility at national parks and wilderness areas. Emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides would be reduced by 30,000 tpy and 3,100 tpy, respectively, under the new proposal.
Read MoreMcInnis Cement Secures Financing for Plant, Terminal
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois joined business leaders January 31 to outline a financial structure enabling McInnis Cement to commence construction this spring of a plant and marine terminal with ultimate capacity toward 2.5 million tons per year.
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