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ACA’s Ireland announces retirement
Mike Ireland is stepping down after eight years leading the American Cement Association, which rebranded last year from the Portland Cement Association. Keep Reading
Flexco debuts polyurethane canoe liner
The company’s polyurethane canoe liner offers impact protection to skirtboards in a range of heavy-duty applications. Keep Reading
ACPA names Amrize’s Cleary board chair
Patrick Cleary, a senior vice president at Amrize and former Holcim US leader, will guide the association’s priorities this year. Keep Reading
Amrize commissions cement plant expansion in Missouri
A special project is boosting capacity at the company’s flagship Ste. Genevieve facility. Keep Reading
Ash Grove’s Manolas elected ACA chair, marking historic first
Monica Manolas now heads the American Cement Association’s board of directors, with Quikrete’s David Loomes serving as vice chair. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials reports quarterly gains in revenue, earnings
The company’s heavy materials sector experienced growth across the board in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Keep Reading
Silvi Cement expands in Carolinas, sets sights on Ohio
A new rail loadout in Morehead City marks the latest milestone in Silvi Materials’ multi-state expansion of its operations. Keep Reading
Cement, concrete industries widen net-zero push
The Global Cement & Concrete Association launched an initiative to connect producers with equipment suppliers, admixture firms and infrastructure providers to accelerate decarbonization. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta, Quikrete to trade operational assets
Martin Marietta is exchanging its remaining cement plant and related ready-mixed concrete facilities for aggregate operations in three states and Canada – plus $450 million in cash. Keep Reading
