Cement News tagged under: USA
Heidelberg Materials converts Speed plant to slag grinding26 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has announced the successful conversion of its cement plant in Speed , Indiana, USA, to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for sustainable products in the fast-growing Midwest market. Following last year’s opening of its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell , Indiana, Heidelberg Materials ceased Portland cement production at its manufacturing site in Speed and invested in modifying the facility to produce slag cement from do... |
Cemex launches Vertua in Florida25 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex has announced that Vertua ® , its portfolio of sustainable products, is now available in Florida. Establishing the foundation for thousands of new homes in Sarasota County, Florida, this residential project showcases Cemex's commitment to environmental responsibility and advancing the construction industry toward a more resilient future, according to the company. Cemex was recruited by Rockwell Building Systems to fortify the homes with its Vertua lower-carbon concrete in Brightmo... |
Adapting strategies to survive climate change21 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement producers are developing contrasting strategies as they seek to discover ways to prosper in response to the complex challenges and uncertainties presented by climate change. On the one hand, there are companies seeking to find technical solutions to decarbonise carbon emissions and continue producing clinker. The risk here is that many of the technical solutions are yet to be discovered, making the decarbonisation route uncertain. Others are seeking to diversify away from pollution, s... |
US and Puerto Rico Portland and blended cement market contracts 4% in 1Q2419 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsTotal cement shipments of Portland and blended cement in the USA and Puerto Rico, including imports, declined by 8.1 per cent YoY to 8.01Mt in March 2024, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Texas, Florida, California, Arizona and Georgia accounted for 45.3 per cent of March deliveries. The leading producing states for Portland and blended cement were Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Alabama. Masonry cement deliveries dropped 16.3 per cent YoY to 186,000t in March 2023. F... |
Michael Greto appointed as new supply chain VP at Giant Cement19 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsGiant Cement Holding Inc has named Michael Greco as new vice president of supply chain. Mr Greta joined the company’s cement division in August 2008 with expertise in logistics founded in a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Economics from Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University and complemented by Advanced Studies APICS Certifications in Supply Chain Management from Villanova University. At Giant Cement Holding, he led the growth of the rail fleet, increasing rail car capacity by almost ... |
CEMEX projects recognised by Wildlife Habitat Council12 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has awarded four CEMEX projects across the US and Mexico for excellence in corporate conservation in the categories of Awareness and Community Engagement, Desert, Formal Learning and Training. The recognitions were unveiled during the WHC Conservation Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The projects recognised at the awards were: Student environmental education at the “Caliza y Arcilla” site in Tamuín, Mexico. Desert habitat restoration at Cerr... |
Heidelberg Materials introduces new line of recycled concrete aggregates05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials North America has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Revolve TM recycled concrete aggregates. It is also assigning specialists within the company to partner directly with departments of transportation and other agencies so that team-wide knowledge and engineering capacity can be developed. The move follows legislation passed by the state of Washington encouraging the use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in the state’s roadways. Both the Washingt... |
Sublime Systems supplies One Boston Wharf04 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsUS-based Sublime Systems has supplied its low-carbon Sublime Cement to One Boston Wharf, a new net-zero carbon office building in Boston, USA. Being built by WS Development, One Boston Wharf is a 707,000ft 2 , 17-story building with retail outlets and restaurants on the ground floor and a 700-seater performing arts centre on the second and third floors. The building also houses 630,000ft 2 of office space. “Buildings are monuments to the values of the people who build them, and the One ... |
US and Puerto Rican cement market expands 10% in February03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico in February 2024 advanced 10.3 per cent to 7.59Mt when compared with February 2023, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The leading consuming states were Texas, Florida, California, Georgia and Arizona with a combined share of 47.1 per cent of February deliveries. The leading producing states of Portland and blended cement were Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Alabama. Masonry ce... |
DoE to accelerate CO2 removal with US$1.2m prize fund31 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced 24 semi-finalists to receive a total of US$1.2m to scale up their CO 2 removal technologies. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize (CDRPPP) allows companies to compete for the opportunity to deliver CO 2 removal credits directly to DoE. Carbon removal credits can be purchased by any individual or entity that is interested in respo... |