ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industrial decarbonization company Alcemy to explore AI solutions for determining cement and concrete quality.
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Month: April 2026
ACA: No Cement Consumption Growth in 2026
American Cement Association Market Intelligence leaders presented their spring forecast update at the IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference, holding firm to a prior outlook that 2026 will be a fourth consecutive year of cement consumption declines – from 107.1 million metric tons in 2023 to 97.5 million mt projected for this year.
Read MoreCemex Reports Record EBITDA in First Quarter
Cemex announced its first quarter 2026 results, reporting strong performance underpinned by disciplined execution of its transformation plan. EBITDA reached a record $794 million, increasing 34% year-over-year, driven by operational efficiencies, pricing strategy, operating leverage and stronger foreign exchange.
Read MoreACA Releases Information Sheet on Blended Cements
The American Cement Association (ACA) released its latest information sheet, “How Are Blended Cement Standards Changing in 2026?”, a concise overview of important upcoming updates to the ASTM C595 and AASHTO M 240 standard specifications for blended cements.
Read MoreTitan America Hub Spotlights Advanced Materials, Digital Tech, Construction Solutions
Titan America has launched a collaborative center in Miami designed to accelerate the development and scale-up of advanced materials, digital technologies, and construction solutions that yield resilient communities and long-term economic growth. Located in one of the nation’s most dynamic markets, the Titan America Innovation Hub brings together customers, suppliers, universities, startups, and public agencies with the producer’s cementitious material,…
Read MoreHudson to Helm BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
BinMaster Sensors and Technologies (BST) named Scott Hudson as chief executive officer. Hudson, who joined the company in 2015, most recently served as president.
Read MoreMedcem Sets Fall Production Date for Florida Plant
Turkish cement producer Medcem plans to begin operations at its brownfield clinker grinding facility in western Florida by September as cement demand rises in the region, reported S&P Global.
Read MoreABB Adds Generative AI Capabilities to Ability EMS
ABB has integrated its generative AI solution, ABB Ability Industrial Knowledge Vault (IKV), with ABB Ability Energy Management System (EMS). The combined offering enables EMS users to access energy and sustainability insights through natural language interaction, enhancing dashboards, analytics and reporting capabilities.
Read MoreTitan America Moves First With Agency Approvals for Type IT Cement
Titan America SA is the first cementitious materials supplier to secure Department of Transportation approvals in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina for a Type IT blended cement. The approvals confirm the ability of TriForce – a Type I portland, limestone and natural pozzolan blend – to meet rigorous performance requirements while supporting the evolving needs of transportation agencies and the…
Read MoreAmrize Expands ‘Made in America’ Label
Amrize is expanding its ‘Made in America’ label to four additional U.S. cement plants, bringing the total to nine plants across the country, offering builders the guarantee of American manufacturing and quality, supporting American jobs and local communities.
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