The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) unveiled a new initiative and category of membership – Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) – to support and help deliver the industry’s net zero mission.
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Progressive Planet appointed Dr. Doug Brown as president and CTO of Progressive Planet Alberta, a wholly owned subsidiary of Progressive Planet Solutions.
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BEUMER Group unveiled a new digital solution – BEUMER Guardian – for process optimization, condition monitoring and maintenance of conveying technology and end-of-line packaging systems.
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Heidelberg Materials North America has reached a major sustainability milestone, successfully processing 8 million tons of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use in construction and infrastructure applications.
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Ash Grove Cement applied to remove a restriction that currently limits its use of tire-derived fuel to 30% of its energy mix at its Seattle plant, reported local media. The request has alarmed local residents, who say the proposal risks adding more pollution to the area.
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The agenda for the comprehensive Blended Cements Workshop in Atlanta on Oct. 22 has been released. The in-person event is hosted by the American Cement Association (ACA), along with industry partners, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC).
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Peruvian producer UNACEM announced Rafael Villalona as head of its North American business. He will lead its integrated cement, concrete and aggregate operations in Arizona and California.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in June 2025 were an estimated 9.16 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from shipments in June 2024, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through June totaled an estimated 47.0 Mt, a 5.3% decrease from those for…
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To accelerate the adoption of low-carbon building materials across its data center footprint, Microsoft, through its Climate Innovation Fund (CIF), has invested in cementitious materials manufacturer Fortera. The funding secures Microsoft’s rights to procure Fortera ReAct cement and environmental attribute certificates (EACs).
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In a landmark step for the cement and concrete sector, RMI and the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) launched the Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance (SCoBA), bringing together founding members, including Amazon and Meta, alongside other leading organizations to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon cement and concrete for 21st-century construction.
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