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Paraguay’s INTN has renewed Industria Nacional de Cemento’s certification according to model 5 ISO; while the country's construction industry warns of a skills shortage within the sector.
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has applauded the US government’s decision to invest US$302 billion in the country’s Highway Trust Fund.
The North American lime producer, Graymont, installed two Primasonics acoustic cleaners at its Superior plant in Wisconsin, reducing clean up time and increasing employee safety.
Cementos Argos’ historical EBITDA grew by 24% y/y and consolidated revenue improved by 13.4% y/y in 2013.
Cat® has introduced Equipment Management Solutions, a new way of helping customers monitor, control and manage equipment
Bolivian President Evo Morales has outlined aims to lower the country’s reliance on Brazilian and Peruvian cement imports through the establishment of new cement plants, whether they be state-owned, private or cooperatives.
Fifteen US organisations have joined forces to campaign for more federal support of minerals science and information services.
Ecebol has announced a tender for the construction of a new cement plant in the state of Oruro, while Soboce outlines its expectations for the year ahead.
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) has expressed its disappointment at the British Columbia (B.C.) government’s lack of action to address carbon tax issues, which put cement industry jobs at risk.
CeraTech, a US manufacture of green cement and concrete, has released an Environmental Product Declaration for its ekkomaxx cement concrete.
The Peruvian construction sector grew 8.56% in 2013. Meanwhile, the latest figures from ASOCEM reveal that domestic cement dispatches fell by 3.10% y/y in January 2014.
FLSmidth has opened a new office in northern Colombia, strengthening its local service offerings in the region.