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Economic forecast, featured speakers on tap for PCA conference
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) previews the May 4-8 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference taking place in Alabama. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials acquires GCHI, subsidiaries
Heidelberg Materials North America purchased Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI), which includes Giant Cement Co., Dragon Products Co. and Giant Resource Recovery. Keep Reading
Tariff threats draw response from national cement association
The Portland Cement Association’s president and CEO issued a written statement highlighting the potential for unintended consequences should tariffs go into effect. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials cites weather as detractor late last year
Michael Haack, president and CEO of the company, says rainfall was 250 percent higher than normal in key markets. Keep Reading
PCA: 2023 a record year for cement sustainability
An annual Portland Cement Association (PCA) survey found that last year was the most energy-efficient year yet for the U.S. cement industry. Keep Reading
Summit Materials enhances sustainability at Iowa cement plant
The company installed a new system that enhances the use of nonhazardous alternative fuels. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials CEO reflects on business environment
Michael Haack, president and CEO of Eagle Materials, says the underlying fundamentals in the company’s markets continue to be favorable. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials repurposes Indiana cement plant
Heidelberg Materials North America converted a cement plant to a slag grinding facility to support demand for more sustainable cementitious products in the Midwest. Keep Reading
Cemex turning to renewable natural gas in Southern California
Cemex plans to power 39 of its ready-mixed concrete and cement bulk trucks in the region with the lower-carbon fuel. Keep Reading
