Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in June 2021 were an estimated 10.1 million metric tons (Mt), essentially unchanged from shipments in June 2020, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through June totaled an estimated 50.4 Mt, a 5.1% increase from those for the same…
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Holcim aims to become nature-positive by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities. Its strategy includes reducing water intensity to 211 liters per ton of cement by 2030 – a 30% reduction from the 2018 baseline.
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CalPortland joined the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) as a corporate member, formalizing the company’s commitment to integrating biodiversity and conservation action into its sustainability efforts.
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Lafarge Canada and cellular concrete manufacturer Cematrix extended their joint marketing and cement supply agreements for another five years.
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The Plibrico Co., a supplier of monolithic refractories and construction services, has completed the acquisition of Redline Industries Inc., solidifying its reputation for innovation and customer satisfaction.
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The Lehigh Cement plant in Glens Falls, N.Y., welcomed Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R-N.Y.-114) last month for a plant tour and visit. Simpson learned more about the key role the plant, which is the longest continually operating gray cement plant in the U.S., plays in building the local, regional and national economy.
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Votorantim Cimentos posted net income of R$692 million in the second quarter of 2021, reversing the R$153 million loss in the same period last year. The company’s global net revenue in the quarter was R$5.8 billion, an increase of 50% compared to the prior-year period, as a result of an increase in sales volume and favorable price dynamics in all…
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LafargeHolcim in the US introduced CementDirect, an innovative digital solution that transforms the cement delivery process and its associated paperwork. CementDirect is being rolled out across the United States to LafargeHolcim cement customers.
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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is accepting entries through Oct. 22 for the third annual “Concrete in Life” global photography competition, open to professional and amateur photographers via social media.
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Following a successful pilot project, Argos has entered a contract with Klaveness Digital to roll out its shipping and logistics platform CargoValue to 13 of Argos’ terminals. The move solidifies the cement company’s digitalization agenda to preserve its strong market foothold in the Americas.
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