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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June Cement Shipments Remain Steady
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…
Read MoreLafarge Canada, Cematrix Renew Cement Supply Deal
Lafarge Canada and cellular concrete manufacturer Cematrix extended their joint marketing and cement supply agreements for another five years.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Net Revenue Up 50% in Second Quarter
Votorantim Cimentos posted net income of R$692 million in the second quarter of 2021, reversing the R$153 million loss in the same period last year. The company’s global net revenue in the quarter was R$5.8 billion, an increase of 50% compared to the prior-year period, as a result of an increase in sales volume and favorable price dynamics in all…
Read MoreCement Helps Boost Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping
U.S. Great Lakes ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway handled a deluge of cement, iron ore, petcoke and steel in July supporting the continuing resurgence of manufacturing both in North America and globally.
Read MoreCEMEX Expands Production Capacity in Jamaica
As part of CEMEX’s growth strategy, the company plans to upgrade and increase the capacity of subsidiary Caribbean Cement Company Ltd.’s plant in Rockfort, Jamaica, by 30%. The current estimate of the investment is approximately $30 million.
Read MoreBrazilian Producers Bid on LafargeHolcim Assets
Brazilian cement producers CSN Cimentos, Cimentos Mizu and Cimento Apodi, are among bidders for LafargeHolcim Brasil assets, reported Reuters.
Read MoreMay Cement Shipments Up 5.6%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in May 2021 were an estimated 9.2 million metric tons (Mt), a 5.6% increase from shipments in May 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through May totaled an estimated 40.3 Mt, a 6.5% increase from those for…
Read MorePCA: Cement Consumption Continues to Climb
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan presented the association’s annual summer cement market outlook, predicting an increase in cement consumption over the next four years.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Begins Operations at Pecém
Votorantim Cimentos’ new production line at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex in Brazil is operational. As a result of the expansion, the site now has a production capacity of approximately 1 million tonnes of cement per year compared to a previous capacity of 200,000 tonnes annually.
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