The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) expanded to 16 members last month, adding companies from Europe, South America and Asia. Buzzi Unicem, Cementos Argos, Cementos Pacasmayo, Çimsa Çimento, SCG Cement and Titan Cement were all welcomed to the association which launched earlier this year.

Furthermore, the US-based Portland Cement Association has joined the GCCA as an affiliate.

"We are delighted to welcome further cement and concrete companies and like-minded organisations to the GCCA. The GCCA was set up to provide the authoritative global voice for this essential sector. With every new member, that voice becomes even stronger," said Albert Manifold, GCCA president.