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CEMEX supplies Miami's Okan Tower

31 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX has supplied the concrete for the massive foundation pour for Okan Tower, a 70-storey mixed-use tower that will be one of Miami's tallest buildings. The foundation pour required 1200 concrete trucks, approximately 10,000yd 3  of concrete, a crew of 300 working 36 hours straight and 160 drivers. Designed by Behar Font & Partners, Okan tower will have a hotel, residences, office space, and a curved silhouette inspired by a tulip. It will offer panoramic views of the city and the ba...

Driving sustainability across North America

28 May 2024, Published under Cement News

A multi-faceted commitment to reduce environmental impact, optimise resources and meet rising demand has resulted in some creative and operationally impressive projects across Heidelberg Materials’ US and Canada portfolio in the last year. By Neal Parlatore and Shahid Ahmed, Heidelberg Materials North America, USA To increase the use of alternative fuels in its Edmonton plant in Canada, Heidelberg Materials built a range of equipment to facilitate the supply of alternative fuels ...

Beton Provincial acquires CRH Canada assets

23 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Béton Provincial has concluded its deal with CRH Canada Group Inc , acquiring assets in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador as well as the state of New York. As a result, Béton Provincial now operates one of the largest distribution networks in eastern North America. The company now owns Ash Grove Cement's Joliette cement plant, six cement terminals (three in Newfoundland and Labrador, two in Greater Montreal and one in Solvay, New York), nine ready-mix concrete plants (including seven in...

Eagle Materials posts record results

22 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Eagle Materials has reported record revenue of US$2.3bn in the FY23-24, ended 31 March 2024, marking a five per cent advance YoY. Net earnings over the year improved by three per cent to reach a record US$477.6m, while adjusted EBITDA was up seven per cent YoY to US$834.5m.  In the 4QFY23-24, revenue advanced to US$476.7m, up one per cent on the same period a year earlier. Net earnings over the three-month period fell 23 per cent to US$77.1m, while adjusted EBITDA contracted 10 per cent...

Eagle Materials expands Laramie plant

21 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Eagle Materials has announced plans to modernise and expand its cement plant in Laramie, Wyoming, USA, and related distribution facilities, to serve the growing northern Colorado area, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. The upgraded plant and additional distribution facility in northern Colorado will feature state-of-the-art technology, designed to maximise operational efficiency and further strengthen Eagle’s low-cost producer position, according to the company.  The expansion will increase t...

US building materials groups report strong 1Q24

17 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CemNet has a look across the pond at how three US building materials companies have fared in the 1Q24. While results were stronger than expected in the 1Q24 for several cement producers in America, the task will be to capitalise on that during the rest of this year. Titan America, Summit Materials Inc and CRH have all steered their strategies to maximising US revenues and the benefits are starting to show. Titan gears up for IPO Titan Cement International announced this week that it ...

CEMEX signs solar agreement for Clinchfield plant

15 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX USA has entered into an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as part of its ongoing decarbonisation drive. Through this long-term agreement the Clinchfield plant will secure approximately 25 per cent of its power requirements from solar facilities throughout the state beginning in 2025, reports PR Newswire.  “Embracing solar power not only accelerates our own aggressive sustainability goals but also sets a powerful example for ...

Alkali attack as refractory wear mechanism

13 May 2024, Published under Cement News

The increasing use of alternative fuels in cement production has led to increased wear on kiln refractories. Infiltration of sulphur oxides, alkali sulphates, and chlorides require more frequent attention to the state of the refractory to ensure continued safe operation of the kiln line. By Larry Morley, HWI - a member of Calderys, USA W hile alternative fuels in cement manufacturing offer significant advantages, including cost savings and reductions in carbon emissions, they also presen...

Titan America to be listed in US equity market

13 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Titan Cement International has announced its intention to proceed with the IPO of its US business ( Titan America ), with the aim of raising funds that will facilitate the group’s and Titan America’s future growth. Titan America, a US$1.6bn sales business, is a leading and fully integrated player in the high-growth economic regions of the US East Coast, with operations and leading market positions across Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, and Metro New York/New Jersey. According to the company...

Cementir's 1Q24 regional market update

13 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Cementir's results for the 1Q24 were overall in line with management's expectations despite the decline in revenues and EBITDA compared to the first quarter of the previous year. The company reported regional growth in Turkish cement sales and Belgian ready-mix sales. Turkey Cement sales volumes increased by 22 per cent compared to the 1Q23 in the domestic market, where the most significant growth was recorded in the Elazig and Kars regions of Eastern Anatolia, supported by post-earthq...