Cement News tagged under: North America
Carbon Limit appoints Gabriel Carrero as chief commercial officer21 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsCarbon Limit, a US-based company supplying proprietary CO 2 -capturing technology to the concrete industry, has named Gabriel Carrero as its chief commercial officer (CCO). Mr Carrero will be scaling the commercialisation and strategic development of the company’s products. Mr Carrero holds over two decades of experience and leadership in the specialty construction materials and technology sectors. Prior to joining Carbon Limit, Carrero served as senior VP of sales and marketing for Carbon... |
US and Puerto Rico cement markets contract in May19 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn May 2024 the USA and Puerto Rico reported a total of 0.56Mt of Portland and blended cement shipments, down 8.2 per cent YoY, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The leading cement-consuming states – Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and Georgia – received 39 per cent of shipments in May. The leading producing states for Portland and blended cement were Missouri, Texas, California, Florida and Alabama. Masonry cement shipments fell 7.2 per cent YoY to 203,000t in May 2024. The le... |
Lafarge Canada partners for CCU project in Western Canada16 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada is partnering with Svante Technologies Inc and Dimensional Energy Inc to further the sustainability of western Canada’s cement industry by capturing and utilising CO 2 from its operations in Richmond, British Columbia, and blending it with locally-generated green hydrogen. This process will produce synthetic crude and possibly even food-grade wax. This initiative could have significant implications for emission reduction and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) tec... |
Votorantim shows strong regional performance in Europe, Asia and Africa15 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsVotorantim Cimentos reports positive results in the 2Q24 for its operations particularly in Europe, Asia and Africa but also in North America. In Brazil Votorantim Cimentos’ net revenue in the 2Q24 was BRL3.2bn (US$583.1m), flat compared to the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA reached BRL566m in 2Q24, stable compared to the 2Q23, due to a positive trend in new businesses and an improvement in variable costs. In North America net revenue reached BRL2.2bn in the 2Q24, a decrease of ... |
Ozinga’s terminal for all people12 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsWhen US construction material supplier Ozinga needed a new terminal in the Port of Palm Beach it faced a range of challenges, including meeting not only its own requirements but also those of the local government in a tourist area. Through its novel design and construction, the project successfully addressed the concerns of an entire community. By FLSmidth Cement, USA The Ozinga terminal at the Port of Palm Beach, USA (© Dome Technology) O zinga is a fifth-generation family ... |
Sierra Club applauds Biden-Harris administration sustainable products labelling plan09 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a plan for implementing a new labelling programme to help Federal purchasers and other buyers procure cleaner, more climate-friendly construction materials and products. Sierra Club applauds this development, which aims to ensure taxpayer money stops contributing to the climate crisis and establishes emissions reduction goals for pollution-intensive industries. Sierra Club Industrial Transformation Campaign’s Senior Campaign Advisor, Yong... |
Heidelberg Materials embraces AHS at Texas quarry02 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials is deploying US-based Pronto’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at its Lake Bridgeport quarry in Texas. The move follows the successful pilot of the system in 2023. Pronto specialises in commercial transportation with its AHS designed to perform in the most challenging off-road situations as well as improving safety, reducing costs and increasing productivity. At the Lake Bridgeport quarry, Pronto and Heidelberg Materials have joined forces with Komatsu North Americ... |
Titan Group reports 1H net profit up 34%01 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn the 1H24 Titan Group achieved consolidated sales growth of 7.6 per cent, reaching EUR1323m, with all regions supporting top-line growth and overall volumes increasing, leading to the delivery of another strong performance. Cement pricing was firmly upheld, exhibiting low regional variances, while selective price increases were performed in aggregates and ready-mix concrete. EBITDA for the period reached EUR281.4m, increased by 16.7 per cent YoY, despite unabated cost pressures in factors... |
Heidelberg Materials acquires Carver Sand & Gravel01 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, area. Included in this acquisition are four quarries, three sand and gravel pits, two asphalt plants, 70Mt of aggregate reserves, a logistics business and about 200 employees. Heidelberg Materials and Carver Companies have also agreed on a strategic partnership in the Albany area for land and marine logistics. “We a... |
Canada's Cement association appoints new VP construction innovation31 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsRob Cooney joins the Canadian Cement Association (CAC) as its new vice president of construction innovation, where he will be leading the association’s efforts on standards, research and innovation in low carbon cement and concrete. Mr Cooney is an industrial engineer with experience in life cycle assessment, embodied carbon and the general construction industry. He has successfully led many innovation projects in the IT industry, logistics, health care, and research and development. P... |