Holcim expects the global economies to show another year of uneven performance in 2014. For instance, North American markets are expected to continue to benefit from a further recovery especially in the United States. Latin America on the other hand could continue to face uncertainties in Mexico but should overall show slight growth.
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PCA to Feds: Pavements Part of Vehicle Fuel Economy, Lower Emissions Equation
Responding to the White House’s second phase of fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks, targeted for 2015-16 rulemaking and implementation, Portland Cement Association CEO Gregory Scott noted, “We should expand the debate beyond making more efficient [vehicles] to making more efficient infrastructure.”
Read MoreDecember Cement Shipments Jump Nearly 9 Percent
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in December 2013 were 5.1 million metric tons (Mt), up by almost 9 percent from the level in December 2012, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey.
Read MoreContiTech Offers New Online Store
ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, North America announced a new online store, www.contitech-online.com/cbg/us-shop, which provides customers with an easy way to purchase conveyor belt service materials such as Conti Secur adhesives and Correx rubber products.
Read MoreTaiheiyo Cement’s U.S. Subsidiary to Return to Black
According to Nikkei Asian Review, after five years of red ink in its U.S. business, Taiheiyo Cement expects to return the segment to profitability in the fiscal year that ends March 2015. Taiheiyo Cement President Shuji Fukuda noted that this would help prop up the group as demand related to reconstruction in Japan from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami diminishes.
Read MoreMartin Engineering Supports Los Cabos Fundraiser
Organizers of the 8th Annual Sabor a Cabo (Flavors of Cabo) food and wine festival have announced that the Dec. 1, 2013, event raised more than $90,000 to benefit local institutions and charities such as the volunteer fire department and Red Cross in Los Cabos, Mexico, where emergency services must be provided on limited funding. Martin Engineering provided support this…
Read MoreDonaldson Reveals Officer Changes, Board of Director Selection
Donaldson Co. Inc. announced the following officer changes, effective April 1st: Charles J. McMurray, senior vice president and chief administrative officer, will retire after 33 years of service. McMurray joined Donaldson in 1980 and has held key management roles in the company’s operations in the U.S. and Europe, and with the company’s joint venture with Caterpillar. Over McMurray’s career, he…
Read MoreArgos Releases 2013 Results
In 2013, Cementos Argos marked various transformational milestones, strengthening its long-term strategy through expansion and consolidation of its markets, as well as the profitability and sustainability of its operations.
Read MoreCeraTech Establishes New Standard for Sustainable Cement
CeraTech announced the release of an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for ekkomaxx cement concrete. This is the first EPD completed for a non-portland bulk cement. It enables architects, leading design firms and contractors to independently substantiate and confirm the tremendous environmental differences between portland and non-portland cement technologies.
Read MoreIEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Conference Debuts App
The IEEE-IAS/PCA 56th Annual Cement Industry Conference, April 13 – 17, 2014, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C, will have a new conference mobile app to enhance attendees’ experience.
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