The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has added two new member companies and three new affiliates. Membership now totals 38 member companies and 18 affiliates.

The new member companies are Cementos Progreso SA of Guatemala and Vassiliko Cement Works Public Co Ltd of Cyprus.

In addition, the association confirmed three new affiliates who will partner the GCCA to achieve shared goals and specific objectives. These companies comprise Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA )of Australia, the Cement Industry Federation of Australia and the  VDZ of Germany.

Benjamin Sporton, CEO of the GCCA, said: "We are delighted to welcome Cementos Progreso and Vassiliko Cement Works as members of the GCCA. The continued growth in our membership and affiliated national and regional cement and concrete associations, combined with our strong ongoing program of work, clearly demonstrate our commitment to becoming the authoritative voice for the industry at the global level."