The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has added cement companies from India, China, Peru and Mexico to its growing global membership base which now totals 36 member companies and 15 affiliates.

The new members are Corporacion Moctezuma (Mexico), Unión Andina de Cementos SAA (Peru), JSW Cement (India) and West China Cement (China).

Benjamin Sporton, chief executive officer of GCCA said: "The continuing and rapid growth of the Association’s membership is very encouraging. With a strong work programme now underway it's important that our authoritative voice represents the growing list of cement and concrete manufacturers committed to our principles of enhancing industry sustainability efforts and driving innovation."

Six new cement and concrete associations from Spain, India, Japan, USA, Europe and Colombia were also confirmed as new affiliates of the GCCA, bringing the total number to 15 organisations. The new members include Spanish Cement Association (Oficemen), Cement Manufacturers Association of India (CMA), Japan Cement Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (USA), European Concrete Platform, Federacion Iboamericana del Hormigon Premezclado (FIHP) -  Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.