
PCA revises down forecast for cement demand
The Portland Cement Association has reduced its forecast for cement demand growth in the US on the back of bad weather and lower public spending.
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The Portland Cement Association has reduced its forecast for cement demand growth in the US on the back of bad weather and lower public spending.

McInnis has been recognised for its new plant’s contribution to the local economy.

Along with Cemex Latam, Cemex has been selected as a member of the 2017 FTSE4Good Emerging Latin America Index.

Ash Grove Cement has received a second takeover bid, throwing CRH’s planned acquisition of the company into doubt.

Douglas Ruah will leave Summit Materials at the end of the year. Ruah has served as Executive Vice President and COO since 2013.

Cemex USA has assisted in helping Texas recover after Hurricane Harvey.

USGS’s Mineral Industries Survey indicates an increase in cement shipments in July 2017.

Cemex supplies more concrete to Mexico City’s New International Airport

Argentinian cement production, Cementos Avellaneda, is to invest US$230 million to boost capacity by 1 million tpy by the end of 2019.

US Concrete has outbid rival, Vulcan Materials, to secure the acquisitions of Canadian aggregates producer, Polaris Materials.

Mexican cement major, Cemex, has sold its remaining direct stake in Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, which operates cement plants in Mexico and the US.

CEMEX USA has picked up 24 awards for environmental and safety excellence from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.