Cemex plant first to not use freshwater
In another step towards achieving sustainability of operations, Cemex Mexico eliminated the use of fresh water in the production of cement at its Valles plant located in the ...
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US DoE signs agreement for US$500m funding of Lebec carbon capture project
The National Cement Co of California Inc ( Vicat group ) has signed a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Energy (DoE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, for ...
Rillito Cement plant wins ENERGY Star certification for a 12th year
The Rillito cement plant owned by CalPortland , has earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the industrial pl...
Cemex joins US$865m Tampa Bay bridge project, advances divestment strategy
Cemex has announced its participation in a US$865m project to construct a new bridge in Tampa, Florida, USA. The bridge, which spans nearly 5km over Tampa Bay, aims to enhanc...
Planned spin-off of Holcim’s North American business to occur in 1H25
Holcim is progressing on the planned full capital market separation of its North American business, planned through a 100 per cent spin-off and to be listed on the New York S...
Davenport’s AF boost
Summit Materials recently opened its expanded recycling facility at its Davenport plant in Buffalo, Iowa, USA. The project is operated by the company’s subsidiary Green America...
Heidelberg Materials strengthens East Coast presence with Giant Cement acquisition
Heidelberg Materials North America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI), a leading cement producer on the US East Coast known for its...
Summit Materials acquired by Quikrete Holdings in US$11.5bn deal
Summit Materials , a US-based building materials company in which Cementos Argos holds a 31 per cent stake, is set to be acquired by Quikrete Holdings, a leading player in t...
Low-carbon cement highway project achieves excellent results
Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc along with, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) has successfully completed the...
Heidelberg achieves 50% replacement of fossil fuels at its Edmonton plant
Heidelberg Materials North America has made significant sustainability advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, now replacing up to 50 per cent of fossil fuels with low-car...