Flip-flopping on a land-use decision involving a Speed, Ind., cement plant could end up costing Clark County, Ind., $1.5 million, reported The Courier-Journal.
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Vallejo Planning Commission Denies Cement Project
The Vallejo Planning Commission voted 6-1 to deny a proposed marine terminal and cement facility in south Vallejo, reported the Vallejo Times-Herald.
Read MoreCemex Launches Innovation and Venture Capital Unit
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the launch of Cemex Ventures, the company’s open innovation and venture capital unit. Designed to lead the evolution of the construction industry, Cemex Ventures will leverage the company’s knowledge of the business with new, leading-edge technologies and platforms.
Read MoreDecember Cement Shipments Drop 8.6 Percent
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in December 2016 were about 6.0 million metric tons (Mt), down by 8.6 percent from sales in December 2015, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in December 2016 were Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and…
Read MorePCA: ‘Timber Innovation Act’ Sets Unleveled Playing Field
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) urged Congress to reject the so-called “Timber Innovation Act” introduced last week in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, noting it unfairly puts the federal government in the business of promoting wood-related building materials over others.
Read MoreMaine Legislators Want Review of McInnis Cement Subsidies
Maine’s congressional delegation said federal officials should ensure that reports of unfair subsidies involving Quebec-based McInnis Cement will not harm businesses in their state, reported CTV News.
Read MoreLafarge Canada to Use Filtration Residuals in Cement Production
After a successful trial of using drinking water treatment residuals in the production of cement at its Richmond plant, Lafarge Canada and Metro Vancouver have entered a three-year contract, reported the Vancouver Sun. Metro will pay Lafarge about $435,000 a year, which covers capital expenditures, such as additional storage facilities, and the additional mixing that Lafarge needs to do in…
Read MorePCA: Cement Industry Ready for Boost in Public Work, Infrastructure
U.S. cement manufacturers have ample production capacity to meet increased demand from infrastructure revitalization efforts being contemplated by the Trump administration and Congress, an analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) concluded. The industry is currently operating at roughly 79 percent of capacity, estimated at 108 million metric tons (Mt) per year; when coupled with terminal storage and transfer capabilities,…
Read MoreWorld Cement Association Appoints Chairman of Events and Marketing
The World Cement Association (WCA), an international non-profit organization representing the interests of the cement industry worldwide, announced the appointment of Raman Mangabhai as chairman of events and marketing.
Read MoreCementos Pacasmayo Releases Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results
Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading cement company serving the growing Peruvian construction industry, announced its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year 2016 ended Dec. 31.
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