Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2021 were an estimated 9.4 million metric tons (Mt), a 9.2% increase from shipments in November 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through November totaled an estimated 99.1 Mt, a 4.0% increase from those for…
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GCC, 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 2021.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in October 2021 were an estimated 9.9 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from shipments in October 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through October totaled an estimated 89.7 Mt, a 3.5% increase from those for…
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Titan America reported that portland-limestone cement, or Type IL, now accounts for half of its total production capacity. Type IL has approximately 15% lower carbon emissions compared to Type I or Type II cement.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) as an affiliate member. The ICT was established in 1972 and is the concrete sector’s professional development body, operating internationally to provide qualifications in concrete technology to people with a professional interest in the industry. “The cement and concrete…
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CEMEX USA invested more than $8 million to improve two cement terminals in Florida, enhancing its supply chain network to efficiently meet high demand for cement in the region.
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As part of its growth strategy, CEMEX will increase capacity in Guatemala with the construction of a $25 million grinding mill at its cement plant.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) said global energy technology company Baker Hughes is the latest addition to its international community, joining as an associate corporate member.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in June 2021 were an estimated 10.1 million metric tons (Mt), essentially unchanged from shipments in June 2020, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through June totaled an estimated 50.4 Mt, a 5.1% increase from those for the same…
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Lafarge Canada and cellular concrete manufacturer Cematrix extended their joint marketing and cement supply agreements for another five years.
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