Summit Materials announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 28, reporting that net revenue increased $369.9 million, or 49.9%, to $1,111.8 million.
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Cement Shipments Tumble 13.2% in June
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in June 2024 were an estimated 9.34 million metric tons (Mt), a 13.2% decrease from shipments in June 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through June totaled an estimated 49.5 Mt, a 5.5% decrease from those in…
Read MoreLatin American Cement Industry Invests to Reduce CO2 Emissions
According to Cement Products Latin American correspondent Mauro Nogarin, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru are the Latin American countries that invested the most in technology and equipment to reduce CO2 emissions in the cement industry.
Read MoreBinMaster Offers Radar and BinCloud, a Dynamic Duo
Operators ask, “how do I see in my bin with a phone?” The answer is BinMaster.
Read MoreHolcim Announces Leadership Appointments
Holcim announced the following leadership appointments.
Read MoreUSGS Reports Cement Production Decrease
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that Portland (including blended) cement consumption decreased by 6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with that of the second quarter of 2023. Consumption in the first six months of 2024 decreased by 6% compared with that of the same period of 2023.
Read MoreASTM International Names Bryant Mather Award Winner
ASTM International’s Committee C01 on Cement recently presented its Bryant Mather Award to consultant Steve Wilcox of S&S Wilcox Enterprises for the expertise and mentorship that has marked his nearly 40 years in the industry.
Read MoreMay Cement Shipments Slip 8.2%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in May 2024 were an estimated 9.56 million metric tons (Mt), an 8.2% decrease from shipments in May 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through May totaled an estimated 40.1 Mt, a 3.5% decrease from those in…
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Reports Growth in Q2
Votorantim Cimentos ended the second quarter of 2024 with a higher net revenue from greater volumes and supported by geographic and product diversification. The Brazilian company recorded global net revenue of R$7 billion in the second quarter, a 1% increase compared to the same period last year.
Read MoreCement Producers Dominate Heavy Industries Benchmark CO2 Reduction Survey
World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) inaugural Heavy Industries Benchmark ranks 34 cement, 45 steel and 12 aluminum producers on carbon dioxide emissions reduction metrics. Four of the top five are cement producers Cemex, CRH, Holcim and Heidelberg Materials, all with major North American market positions. Three other multinationals – Votoratim Cimentos, Asia Cement and Siam Cement – along with one aluminum…
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