Cementos Argos Reports Positive First Quarter

Cementos Argos reported a profitable first quarter in all its regional divisions due to the recent acquisition of cement and concrete assets in Honduras and Florida as well as the growing industrialization of the construction sector in Colombia. Net income grew by 52 percent compared to the prior year period. Consolidated EBITDA and revenues increased 12 percent and 18 percent,…

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Cemex Delivers 640 Affordable Homes in Colombia

Cemex has completed 640 apartment residences in Montería, Colombia, as part of an urbanization project being undertaken by the company in collaboration with the Colombian government. The full project comprises of 3,000 apartments divided into 96 four-story towers, each with recreational and green areas. The paving for the complexes will be done with concrete also provided by Cemex.

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January Cement Shipments Slightly Up

Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in January 2014 were 4.9 million metric tons (Mt), up slightly from the level in January 2013, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading portland cement-producing states in January were Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and Alabama, in descending order. The leading consuming…

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TXI Reports Third Quarter Results

Texas Industries Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended Feb. 28 – a net loss of $21.8 million or $.76 per share. Several non-recurring and timing items impacted net income for the quarter by $12.2 million or $.43 per share. Results for the quarter ended year prior were a net loss of $5.8 million or $.21 per share inclusive…

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