Cemex announces succession plans
Cemex has appointed Mr Rogelio Zambrano as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Fernando A. Gonzalez as Chief Executive Officer.
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Cemex has appointed Mr Rogelio Zambrano as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Fernando A. Gonzalez as Chief Executive Officer.
Operating earnings for Eagle Materials’ cement business improved by 422% y/y in 4Q, with revenues up 10% y/y during the period.
Adverse weather has affected the US economy’s growth path but the PCA is confident of 7.9% growth in cement consumption this year, rising to 10% next year.
Cement and nanotechnology combine in ‘smart’ concrete capable of transmitting and responding to mechanical, acoustic and magnetic signals.
Cemex has informed the Mexican Stock Exchange that Mr Lorenzo H. Zambrano, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Cemex, passed away in the city of Madrid, Spain.
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional reports 1Q14 results, including a 20% y/y rise in total net revenue and 69% y/y increase in gross profit.
In the final part of this three-part article, John Ross completes his outline of an effective inspection programme for rotary kiln maintenance.
Sales of cement on Brazil’s national market declined by 4.9% y/y in April but improved by 3.3% y/y on an accumulated basis in the first four months of 2014.
Terex Washing Systems has announced the launch of a new Centre of Excellence in Louisville, Kentucky.
St Marys Cement is planning to create a citizen’s advisory committee in order to better educate the public on the proposed land swap at its Charlevoix plant, Michigan.
The Cement Association of Canada’s Michael McSweeney has called for change, explaining that “the cement industry wants to be part of the solution to climate change through equitable application of the carbon tax”.
In part two of this article, John Ross provides an outline of an effective inspection programme for rotary kiln maintenance.