The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) announced Masters Concrete as the inaugural winner of the Community Relations Excellence Award for Aggregate, Cement and Concrete Education. Marking the first time the award has been given, the company was recognized for its outstanding partnership with local youth to spotlight the industry. Masters Concrete earned the top honor for its initiative supporting…
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CalPortland Co. reported it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Vulcan Materials ready-mix concrete business assets in the San Diego and San Francisco Bay areas. “The Vulcan Materials’ ready mix acquisition reflects a strategy positioning us for the long-term success of our company,” said Allen Hamblen, chief executive officer of CalPortland. “This strategic investment enhances our core capabilities,…
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Nancy Wright, vice president of business operations and engagement at New Economy Canada, joined the Cement Association of Canada on its podcast “Speaking Concretely.” The episode covers Canada’s clean energy transition, including: Listen to the full episode on Spotify or YouTube.
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The 2026 Western Cement Summit – Resilient By Design – by the California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA), takes place Sept. 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach, Calif. The program has built-in networking time for cement and concrete professionals and for visiting with exhibitors. Highlights for Monday, Sept. 141:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Highlights for Tuesday, Sept. 157:30 a.m. –…
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In the World Cement Association’s (WCA) latest episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, co-founder and chief solutions officer at Gigaton (formerly Carbon Re) and WCA Member, talks to Julie Larsen and Roger Hubeli, co-principals of APTUM and associate professors at Syracuse University’s School of Architecture, about the intersection of architecture, materials research and innovation in the built…
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Shipments of portland and blended cement were estimated to have increased by 7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025, according to Jason Willett, commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This information was obtained from the USGS monthly survey of U.S. cement producers. On the aggregates side, the estimated U.S. output of…
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Ash Grove representatives joined industry leaders and policymakers in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 American Cement Association (ACA) Cement Fly-In, where discussions focused on transportation infrastructure investment, domestic manufacturing, permitting reform and the importance of passing the BUILD America 250 Act before surface transportation authorization expires later this year. Representing Ash Grove, Monica Manolas, ACA board chair and Ash Grove…
Read MoreLubrication Engineers has launched BioMax, its expanded line of environmentally acceptable lubricants for demanding marine and industrial applications. The launch integrates RSC Bio Solutions into the BioMax brand, creating a broader Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) portfolio, offering deeper expertise, broader application coverage, expanded OEM approvals, enhanced technical support and wider global availability. This comprehensive BioMax line addresses the needs of…
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Amrize recently completed the cement supply for the roller-compacted concrete (RCC) used for the Gross Reservoir Dam Expansion Project in Boulder County, Colo., — expected to become the world’s largest concrete dam raise using RCC once completed. The project, which increased the dam’s height by 131 ft. to 471 ft., will triple reservoir storage capacity from 42,000 acre-ft. to 119,000…
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Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy headlined this year’s Cement Fly-in at American Cement Association (ACA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., which took place on June 3-4. It was the first time in the association’s history that a sitting Cabinet member participated in an ACA event. The timing was ideal as one of the industry’s current top priorities is the passage…
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