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PCA forecasts 3% growth in cement consumption for 201806 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe USA-based Portland Cement Association (PCA) has released its Market Intelligence Spring Forecast and envisions modest growth for cement consumption over the next two years, increasing by 2.8 per cent in 2018 and 2019. In 2020 consumption is expected to rise four per cent as positive impacts from potential federal infrastructure spending are likely to come into effect, according to the PCA report. The PCA analysis suggests that infrastructure spending is not likely to occur until the 4... |
PCA marks the passing of Fred W Cohrs15 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsFred W Cohrs, 84, a former PCA Board member and Honorary Committee member, passed away on 15 October 2017. Born in Essen, Germany, Fred immigrated first to Canada and then to the US, where he made exceptional contributions to the cement industry and PCA. He served on the association’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and was active on other PCA committees. Fred was chair of the General Promotion Committee and helped lead PCA to become more market oriented, increase member partici... |
PCA updates US annual cement consumption forecast06 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsPortland Cement Association's (PCA) Market Intelligence Group has forecast annual cement consumption to climb in the USA by 2.6 per cent during 2017 and 2.8 per cent in 2018. The updated forecast adjusts downward PCA projections released earlier this year. Bad weather and lower than anticipated budgets for the public construction sector are among the factors that have prompted the adoption of a more modest growth outlook. "Once infrastructure and tax reform initiatives take hold and aff... |
Cemex USA recognised for safety, energy efficiency & environmental stewardship10 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsThree Cemex USA cement plants have been recognised with five awards from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) for outstanding achievements in safety performance, safety innovation, and energy and environmental stewardship. Cemex's Victorville, Brooksville South and Balcones cement plants were each presented with awards from the PCA on 9 May 2017, at the organisation's spring meeting in Washington DC. "Cemex is committed to safe and sustainable business practices throughout our operat... |
USA: post-election uncertainty lowers consumption forecast09 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) has lowered its annual growth estimate for 2016 cement consumption from four per cent to 2.7 per cent. It also revised its 2017 US consumption forecast from 4.2 per cent growth down to 3.1 per cent in response to political uncertainty, inflation and slower construction activity. “President-elect Trump continues to shape his cabinet and policies, thus making it difficult to forecast potential outcomes at this point,” PCA Chief Economist, Ed Sullivan sa... |
USA: PCA's Gleason Jr Leadership Award goes to Nielson at Ash Grove16 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsScott Nielson, corporate environmental manager for Ash Grove Cement Company, has won the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) 2016 John P Gleason Jr Leadership Award. Scott receives his award from the PCA The awards honour individuals who have exhibited industry leadership by advancing key association programmes and initiatives. Presented at the PCA Fall 2016 Congress meeting in Chicago, awards were presented in three categories: business continuity, market development and young... |
USA: Survey to find most commonly-produced cement14 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsType II cement is the most common Portland cement type produced in the US and Type IL is the most common blended cement produced, according to a recent PCA report. The results of the PCA’s survey othat the Product Standard and Technology Committee conducted in 2015 are presented in - Chemical and Physical Characteristics of US Hydraulic Cements: 2014. Although Type II cements have been the most widely-produced cement for some time, Type IL cements have only been defined in US specification... |
USA: PCA warns tropical storms to affect Florida's cement consumption14 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsHeavy rains in Texas and Tropical Storm Colin in Florida may have a detrimental effect on national cement consumption levels in June, according to the PCA Marketing Intelligence team. Elevated precipitation levels and flooding can delay construction projects, which subsequently impacts cement usage. Since 2000 Texas and Florida have combined to annually consume roughly 20 per cent of cement demand in the US. While the proportion of these two states’ consumption to the US total is smaller... |
PCA: 100 years of addressing members' needs16 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association is currently in its centennial year. With the US economy proving to be steady and advances in technology spurring the cement industry on to greater efficiency and emissions control, ICR spoke with PCA President and CEO, James G Toscas, to gain a greater understanding of what is driving the PCA on and what the main objectives are for the next 100 years. James Toscas, president and CEO, PCA ICR: In 2016 the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is cele... |
PCA: low crude prices impact oil well cement consumption09 February 2016, Published under Cement NewsWith oil prices having declined dramatically since mid-2014 due to a combination of global supply and demand issues, the implications for the US economy, as well as for cement consumption have been significant, writes the PCA. It cautions that if oil prices stay near US$30/bbl or lower several consequences to cement consumption could arise that would impact the fall forecast projections. Given the complex nature of forecasting energy prices, PCA relies on projections from the Energy Inform... |