The parent company of Holcim US and Lafarge Canada cites progress on a full capital market separation plan, or spin-off, that will net a Holcim North America listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
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GCCA Unveils International Definitions for Low-Carbon Cement, Concrete
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), along with German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck, launched international definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete at COP29.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Cements U.S. Footprint with Giant Purchase
Heidelberg Materials North America entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries – Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery – for $600 million subject to ordinary post-closing adjustments.
Read MoreCemex Earns COP29 Recognition for Decarbonization Breakthrough
Cemex secured the Net-Zero Industries Award by Mission Innovation during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, for its revolutionary clinker decarbonization process using concentrated solar power.
Read MoreQuikrete to Acquire Summit Materials in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal
Summit Materials has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Atlanta-based Quikrete Holdings for $52.50 per share in a cash transaction valued upward of $11.5 billion. “This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand our capabilities and geographic presence,” said Quikrete CEO Will Magill. “Summit is a recognized leader with a highly complementary portfolio of trusted…
Read MorePCA Introduces New Low-Carbon Guidance
To fill the current gap in low-carbon cement and concrete guidance, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and professionals across the cement-concrete-construction value chain have developed a new resource.
Read MoreVirginia Tech, Roanoke Cement Team up on Project CARDINAL
Virginia Tech is partnering with the only cement plant in Virginia – Roanoke Cement Co. in Botetourt County – to study the feasibility of a regional carbon dioxide storage complex in the Roanoke Valley.
Read MoreWCA Chief Addresses COP29 Influence
World Cement Association CEO Ian Riley released a statement about COP29, which is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, and its role in shaping environmental policy.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Utilizes Low-Carbon Alternative Fuels at Edmonton
Heidelberg Materials North America announced significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant in Alberta, Canada, marking substantial progress toward more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.
Read MoreRHI Magnesita Reveals ‘4PRO’
RHI Magnesita introduced “4PRO” – a new refractory solutions contract model. The transformative business model is designed to lead high-temperature industries like cement toward a sustainable and technologically advanced future through a more holistic and contemporary approach.
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