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Summit Materials completes merger with Argos USA
The $3.2 billion combination, which the companies announced back in September, was approved this month. Keep Reading
The current state of concrete, cement
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, says he was pleasantly surprised by the performance of ready-mixed concrete and cement in 2023. Keep Reading
PCA elects new board leadership
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) elected a new chair and vice chair to its board of directors, in addition to adding two members to the board. Keep Reading
CRH, Martin Marietta make a deal in Texas
Martin Marietta is divesting a number of cement and ready-mixed concrete assets in south Texas in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Keep Reading
Eagle: Demand for construction materials remains strong
Eagle Materials president and CEO Michael Haack offered perspective as the company published its latest quarterly financial report. Keep Reading
Summit CEO discusses Argos USA deal in ‘fireside chat’
Summit Materials’ Anne Noonan provided perspective on the biggest 2023 construction materials industry acquisition to date during a discussion with a financial services firm. Keep Reading
Summit Materials subsidiary taking unique approach to decarbonization
Continental Cement Co., a Summit Materials subsidiary, signed a memorandum of understanding with PCC Hydrogen to explore opportunities to lower carbon emissions. Keep Reading
Cemex CEO elected president of global cement organization
Cemex’s Fernando González succeeds Holcim chairman and CEO Jan Jenisch as president of the Global Cement & Concrete Association. Keep Reading
Summit Materials, Argos USA to combine
Summit Materials is combining with Argos North America Corp. – the U.S. arm of Cementos Argos – in a deal that exceeds $3 billion. Keep Reading
