Cement News tagged under: North America
Holcim North America introduces ECOAsh beneficiated ash13 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim North America has announced the introduction of ECOAsh beneficiated ash within its Lafarge Western Canada operations. According to Holcim, with plans for future expansion into the US, this strategic move not only demonstrates Holcim North America's dedication to sustainability but also positions the company as an early adopter of innovative technology aimed at decarbonising the construction industry ECOAsh embodies a circular and innovative solution, representing a significant l... |
Breedon enters US with BMC Enterprises acquisition07 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsBreedon Group has announced its acquisition of BMC Enterprises Inc (BMC) for US$300m, marking the group’s entry into the US. BMC is a supplier of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and building products, headquartered in St Louis, Missouri. The deal gives Breedon the opportunity to launch a scalable third platform. "This transaction will give us a platform that is well-placed to grow in the highly-fragmented US construction market, is culturally aligned with Breedon and has a familiar pe... |
Breedon posts record revenue in 202306 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsBreedon Group has announced record revenue of GBP1487.5m (US$1893.5m) in 2023, up seven per cent from the GBP1396.3m seen in the previous year. EBIT over the same period declined two per cent from GBP148m to GBP145.7m, while profit before tax slipped one per cent from GBP135.8m to GBP134.4m. According to the company, the record revenue was due to improved pricing, which offset a two per cent reduction in volumes, reflecting the challenging macroeconomic conditions. In terms of volumes,... |
US and Puerto Rico cement consumption slips in 202305 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsTotal US and Puerto Rican shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, remained stable at 7.1 per cent in December 2023, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Of total blended tonnage reported 3.7Mt, or 98 per cent, was estimated to be Portland limestone cement (Type IL). Texas, Florida, California, Georgia and North Carolina were the leading consuming states, accounting for 42.9 per cent of December shipments. The leading producing states for Portland and blended c... |
PCA to file lawsuit against EPA on emissions standard01 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe US Portland Cement Association (PCA) is joining a coalition of associations in filing a lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 emissions standard. On 7 February 2024, the EPA issued its Final Reconsideration on the Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), opting to lower the primary annual health-based standard for PM2.5 from its current level of 12µg/m 3 to 9µg/m 3 . According to the EPA, the ... |
Alaskan port sees cement shipments jump by a third27 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsAlaska’s Don Young Port saw cement shipments increase by around one-third in 2023, compared to the previous year. The port handled almost 155,000t of cement last year, accounting for about 80 per cent of the cement used in Alaska. According to Anchorage Daily News, this marks the highest volume of cement shipped across the port since at least 2007. If the last 12 months are anything to go by, 2024 should bode well for Alaska’s construction industry. Four vessels carrying cement usuall... |
Lafarge Canada accelerates EPD certification23 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada ( Holcim ) has accelerated enhanced Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) certifying of OneCem ® GUL Cement and NewCem ® Slag Cement at its western Canada operations. OneCem ® General Use Limestone (GUL, Type IL) Cement is manufactured at the Richmond Cement plant , while NewCem ® Slag Cement is manufactured at the Seattle Cement plant . Both products offer the same strength, durability, and flexibility as regular cement with significantly reduced carbon emiss... |
Argos' adjusted EBITDA totals COP672bn in 4Q2322 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsFor the fourth quarter of 2023, Argos ' adjusted EBITDA stood at COP676bn (US$172.2m), increasing 12 per cent compared to 4Q22. The results were driven by strong pricing dynamics, especially in the US, combined with cost efficiencies in both Colombia and the US. Adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 23.2 per cent for the quarter, increasing 393 basis points versus 2022 on a comparable basis. In terms of volumes, total cement dispatches reached 3.8Mt, with a contraction of 2.3 per cent, caus... |
St Constant plant switches over to OneCem® production21 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada ( Holcim ) has achieved full transition of production from traditional general-use cement to OneCem ® a greener product that results in significantly lower CO 2 emissions, at St Constant Cement plant in Quebec. "We are excited to take another crucial step in our sustainability journey. The transition to OneCem production at our St-Constant plant indicates Lafarge Canada's nonstop commitment to driving positive change within our construction industry. Our teams have be... |
Technip Energies awarded CCUS design and engineering contract19 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsTechnip Energies, a world-leading engineering and technology player for the energy transition, has been selected as one of the partners for a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the carbon capture technology for Heidelberg Materials North America 's Edmonton Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Project. Powered by the Shell CANSOLV ® CO 2 capture system, the Technip Energies solution which will be the basis of the FEED study, offers cutting-edge performance b... |