Cement News tagged under: USA
Seawater the key to low-carbon cement01 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsResearchers at the University of Columbia, New York, USA, have developed a cement that uses magnesium hydroxide harvested from seawater instead of magnesium oxide, potentially removing more carbon than it releases during its production. According to a report in Chemistry World, although reactive magnesium oxide cements as a low-carbon alternative have been explored over recent years, these cements are typically derived from the carbon-containing mineral magnesite, which is not widely availab... |
Argos buys 200 mixer trucks in USA25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsArgos ( Grupo Argos' Cement Co ) is renewing its fleet of trucks in the USA by purchasing 200 mixer trucks with state-of-the-art technology. These trucks, representing nearly US$40m in investment, will be incorporated in stage one of a comprehensive fleet expansion and replacement plan spanning the next five years. The company estimates new additions at the beginning of the 2Q23 as part of this project. "With the acquisition of these new assets, we continue our dedication to deliver... |
Summit Material's Hannibal plant converts fully to PLC production25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsSummit Materials Inc is celebrating that its Hannibal plant in Missouri, operated by Continental Cement Co LLC has converted 100 per cent of its production to Portland limestone cement (PLC). It is expected that the blended cement will result in a reduction of the carbon footprint by 10 per cent on average. The Hannibal plant is the company’s second conversion to PLC in 2022. Continental Cement’s Davenport plant in Buffalo, Iowa, began 100 per cent PLC production in April 2... |
ESG trends and best practices for US cement producers23 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe agenda on climate change and biodiversity loss has led to a drive for improved transparency in company environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) disclosures. Trinity Consultants advises on best practice for US cement producers. By Wendy Merz, Trinity Consultants, USA. Figure 1: drivers for ESG disclosure In the past seven years, there have been multiple global initiatives driving enhanced transparency regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related in... |
Summit Materials Inc records revenue of US$631.9m in 1H2217 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsSummit Materials Inc reported net revenue of US$631.9m in the 1H22, a rise of 2.2 per cent from US$618.5m in the 1H21. This advance is due to increases in average sales prices across all lines of the business which more than offset volume declines due primarily to divestitures. Net income rose to US$111.2m during this period, up from US$95.9m in the 1H21. Adjusted EBITDA increased by US$0.2m, or 0.1 per cent, to US$164m. The cement business saw net revenue increase 9.1 per cent to US... |
Argos generates revenue of COP2.9trn in 2Q2211 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsArgos, ( Grupo Argos ) recorded revenues and strong demand for cement and ready-mix, mainly in the United States and Colombia, as well as stable operating results in an environment of high-cost inflation helped by its strategy, the flexibility of its fuel matrix and the partial hedging of fuel prices. From April to June 2022 (2Q22), the cement company generated revenues for COP2.9trn (US$670m), 15.3 per cent higher compared to the same months of the previous year. Also, it obtained an adj... |
Holcim US acquires Basic Construction Company LLC10 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US has acquired the sand and gravel operations of Basic Construction Company LLC in New Kent County, Virginia, USA. The deal is expected to significantly expand strategically located aggregate reserves for Holcim’s Mid-Atlantic region, in line with its goal to fuel growth through bolt-on acquisitions in mature markets in the aggregates sector. “We’re excited to add this 230-acre strategic reserve, which will support our continued expansion in the Virginia market and begin a strong ... |
US and Puerto Rican cement shipments increase in May08 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement in the USA and Puerto Rico increased six per cent YoY to 9.7Mt in May 2022, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The leading cement-consuming states were Texas, California, Florida, Illinois and Ohio. They received 39 per cent of May shipments. The top five cement-producing states were Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and Michigan, which accounted for 39 per cent of cement production in May 2022. Masonry cement deliveries totalled... |
Buzzi Unicem regional performances in 1H2205 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem reported positive development of deliveries in the United States, central Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic in the 1H22, as well as a continued slowdown in Italy and Ukraine. In Ukraine, at the end of February 2022, Buzzi Unicem was obliged to suspend production and commercial activities in both of our factories. At the end of March, with the repositioning of the conflict in the east and south-east of the country, the activity resumed at the Volyn plant, in the northwes... |
GCC invests US$750m to expand Odessa capacity04 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsGCC plans to invest US$750m to expand its production capacity at its plant in Odessa , Texas, USA. The project will increase cement production capacity by more than 1Mta and reduce the plant’s greenhouse gas intensity by 13 per cent, according to a statement sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange. "GCC will carry out the project at the Odessa plant because the US market is developing faster and represents savings in freight compared to the plant located in Chihuahua, Mexico," it said. The... |