Cement News tagged under: USA
GCC net income up 51% in 1Q2424 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsGCC SAB de CV reported a 11.9 per cent YoY increase in consolidated net sales to US$272.8m in the 1Q24 from US$243.9m in the 1Q23, mainly on the back of higher sales volumes in the US and favourable pricing in both markets. However, operating expenses were up by 45.5 per cent YoY to US$58.5m in the 1Q24 from US$40.2m in the year-ago period. The company posted a 31.6 per cent advance in EBITDA to US$82.9m in the first three months of 2024 when compared with US$60m in the equivalent period... |
The ins and outs of silo construction24 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTo keep up with increasing demands for materials, as well as manage expenses, nearly all cement manufacturing plants have the capacity for onsite bulk materials storage. Each type of storage structure has different advantages and construction requirements, the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of which are outlined below. By Dennis Blauser, US Silo Service, USA. Figure 1: 38.1m (125ft) tall x f54.9m (180ft) cement storage dome (© US Silo Service) When it comes to cement storage, protecti... |
Martin Engineering sees in its 50th year of air cannon manufacturing22 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsMartin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. After five decades of continuous innovation, Martin Engineering manufactures air cannon advancements, enabling industrial plants to run more profitably, efficiently and safely than ever. The company launched the world’s first low-pressure pneumatic air... |
Sabanci's growth to be driven by digitalisation and sustainability12 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurkish conglomerate, Sabanci, is accelerating investments across its business portfolio - including major investments into the cement division. This is comprised of CIMSA and Akcansa - its joint venture with Heidelberg Materials - making it the third-largest player in Turkey. These transformative investments aim to expedite the digitalisation process and to modernise the assets of its cement businesses, as well as improve their sustainability. Digital transformation Digital and art... |
RHI Magnesita to acquire Resco Group11 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsRHI Magnesita has announced plans to acquire US-based Resco Group, a manufacturer of alumina and refractories. The deal is reported to be worth up to US$430m, says Reuters. According to RHI Magnesita, the move will accelerate its growth in alumina-based refractories and enable it to offer its US customer base an improved range of products. “The acquisition advances our 'local for local' production strategy and will shorten supply chains, improve our speed of reaction, and increase the se... |
Holcim US invests US$20.5m in Fremont low-carbon cement storage08 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (US) has expanded its low-carbon cement storage capacity with a 50,000t storage dome in Fremont, Nebraska, USA. Located on a 10.1ha (25 acre) plot, the 35.4m (116ft) cement storage dome will enable the company to make its ECOPlanet low-carbon cement available. "Nebraska, Omaha in particular, and nearby Midwest cities are experiencing an influx of construction projects, with new infrastructure being introduced every day," said Patrick J. Cleary, senior vice president of Cement Sale... |
All 50 US States give environmentally conscious cement the green light05 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsEvery US state department of transportation and the District of Columbia now permit the use of Portland limestone cement (PLC). The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commends the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s approval of PLC in its projects, a move that means the entire US now accepts a lower-carbon version of a critical construction material. Developed with a higher limestone content, PLC offers the same level of efficacy as traditional Portland cement while having a CO 2 fo... |
Buzzi SpA's 2023 regional results see cement sales climb in Italy03 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi SpA reported domestic hydraulic binders and clinker sales in Italy up 2.1 per cent in 2023, while the ready-mix concrete output slightly declined 1.4 per cent. The average prices of cement and concrete confirmed their improvement compared to the previous period. Such trend in volumes and prices led to net sales of EUR818.3m, up 12.7 per cent (EUR726.2m in 2022). Ebitda achieved EUR175.2m, more than doubled compared to EUR82m of last year. USA US cement sales closed the year sli... |
Buzzi SpA reports consolidated cement sales of 26Mt in 202302 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn 2023 Buzzi SpA reported consolidated cement sales of 26.343Mt, down seven per cent compared to 2022. The generalised slowdown in deliveries, which has been already highlighted during the first half of the year, continued also during the following quarters, particularly in central Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic, where the residential sector significantly weighed on demand. In Italy and the United States sales volumes showed some resilience. Ready-mix concrete sales amounted to ... |
CEMEX receives EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award for 6th consecutive year01 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has been recognised by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as 2024 Energy Star® Partner of the Year for the sixth consecutive year. The Partner of the Year award highlights CEMEX's continued efforts to reduce energy consumption, minimise environmental impact, and promote sustainable practices across its cement plants, ready-mix concrete facilities, and other operations across the USA. To achieve the award CEMEX has made key contributions such as sourcing 100 per cent renewab... |