During a panel at the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference in Dallas, Portland Cement Association (PCA) producer member executives confirmed that alternative fuel usage and carbon capture storage (CCS) technology are positioning the industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a 2050 timetable true to the PCA Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.
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Cement Shipments Steady in January
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in January 2023 were an estimated 6.6 million metric tons (Mt), essentially unchanged from shipments in January 2022, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Of total blended tonnage reported, 2.1 Mt (95%) was estimated to be portland-limestone cement (Type IL).
Read MoreFLSmidth Cement Business Continues Positive Trend in 2022
FLSmidth released financial results for full-year 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2022, highlighting the continued positive trend its Cement business had on improving profitability with a 3.3% EBITA margin during the year.
Read MoreCement Production Rises in 2022
U.S. portland cement production increased slightly to an estimated 92 million tons in 2022, while masonry cement production increased to an estimated 2.5 million tons, according to the latest USGS Mineral Commodity Summary.
Read MoreGCC Reports Solid 2022 Results
GCC, S.A.B. de C.V., a supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022.
Read MoreUSGS: November Cement Shipments Drop Slightly
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2022 were an estimated 9.3 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from shipments in November 2021, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey.
Read MoreFLSmidth Unveils New Cement Strategy
During Capital Markets Day, FLSmidth introduced its new pure play strategy for cement as well as long-term financial targets for the FY2026.
Read MorePCA: Declines Coming in Second Half
Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Market Intelligence Ed Sullivan predicts a stronger U.S. economy during the first half of this year than was previously expected but believes there will likely be a slowdown in economic growth starting this summer.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Sees 19% Jump in Third Quarter Revenue
Votorantim Cimentos ended the third quarter of 2022 with consolidated net revenue of R$7.6 billion, an increase of 19% compared to the same period last year.
Read MoreCement Shipments Up 7.3% in August
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in August 2022 were an estimated 10.9 million metric tons (Mt), a 7.3% increase from shipments in August 2021, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through August totaled an estimated 72.9 Mt, an increase of 3.9% from those…
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