Cement News tagged under: North America
Lafarge Canada releases EcoPlanet in the Pacific Northwest01 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada (LafargeHolcim group) has introduced the ultra-low carbon cement product, EcoPlanet to the Pacific Northwest, part of the company’s Western Canadian market. The first round of EcoPlanet projects were completed along the western coast, under the leadership of Brad Kohl, president & CEO of Western Canada. “The strength profile is the same as traditional Portland cement," he shares, “but we’ve decreased CO 2 emissions from the manufacturing process by 35 per cent." Rene Th... |
What's behind Lehigh Hanson's divestment of its west region assets?28 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement Group made a significant announcement this week about the sale of several business activities in the US west region, under Lehigh Hanson's control, to US-based Martin Marietta Materials Inc. The transaction includes the sale of two cement plants, distribution terminals and activities in 17 aggregate sites and asphalt in the states of California, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada. Dr Dominik von Achten, chairman of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement, said: "The sale of our US... |
LafargeHolcim to settle US lawsuit from Cuban operations28 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Ltd has agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of 25 US nationals who claimed the company used their Cuban property to conduct business, according to court documents. The lawsuit, filed in September in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, is one of dozens of cases brought under a long-dormant law that allows Americans to pursue legal action against companies doing business in Cuba on property confiscated by the regime of Fid... |
LafargeHolcim in the US: resilience, innovation and sustainability25 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsICR speaks with LafargeHolcim’s Director of Corporate Manufacturing and Slag Operations, Derick Dreyer, about the company’s US operations, their resilience in times of COVID-19 and how new technologies are charting a way towards sustainable cement production in the USA. Derick Dreyer, director of corporate manufacturing and slag operations, LafargeHolcim in the US ICR: How is the cement sector performing now in the US, and what was the overall impact of the pandemic and resu... |
HeidelbergCement sells US West region assets to Martin Marietta24 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsAs part of its portfolio optimisation and margin improvement programme in its North American business, HeidelbergCement has signed an agreement to sell its business activities in the US West region to the US based company Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. The sale price is US$2.3bn in cash. "The sale of our US West region activities is a major step in our portfolio optimization as part of our 'Beyond 2020' strategy," said Dr Dominik von Achten, chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelbe... |
Florida: bolder, brighter, better24 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsLike all US states, Florida has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with tourist numbers plummeting as borders shut and lockdown measures were imposed. But pent-up demand in the housing market, strong infrastructure spending and a robust construction sector should deliver a notable uptick in cement consumption in 2021-23. Florida has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with tourist numbers in freefall. However, a brighter future lies ahead Florida’s US$1trn econo... |
Titan America’s energy drive18 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsTitan Florida has garnered the coveted ISO 50001 certification for its Pennsuco (PNS) plant – the second certification for Titan America’s two US cement plants. PNS is the largest cement facility in Florida and recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly and efficient plants in the US. The two Titan facilities are the only cement plants in America to have reached the signature achievement. By Titan America LLC, USA. The only two cement plants in the USA that are ISO 50001 c... |
From waste to commodity17 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsEntsorga West Virginia LLC converts municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial (C&I) non-hazardous byproduct materials into alternative, clean energy. The company has been meeting the growing demand for solid recovered fuels by Argos USA’s Martinsburg plant in West Virginia, leading to environmental benefits and reduced operating costs. By Emily Dyson, BioHiTech Global, USA. Entsorga West Virginia, LLC’s HEBioT TM plant, USA Entsorga West Virginia LLC (EWV), owned by R... |
Lafarge Canada targets energy reductions in Edmonton17 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada Inc has participated in three Edmonton City initiatives, d emonstrating how local community and businesses can underpin an energy transition. The three initiatives are: Corporate Climate Leaders, Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator Rebate, and Energy Benchmarking. As a part of the endeavour, Lafarge measured the energy consumption (natural gas and electricity) of its participating buildings with over 400 local buildings. From there, and with the help of a rebate from the B... |
Titan Group records increased 1Q volumes in the US and Greece14 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsTitan's 1Q21 regional results saw strong volume growth in the US, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region, while the domestic market of Greece also had encouraging results with cement sales increasing on 1Q20. Solid price trends in the US testified to the pent-up demand and a more confident restarting of activity that reflects the economy's robust growth. Demand was stable in Florida, with divergent trends depending on geographies, while even a slow recovery was witnessed in New York, whi... |