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Month: August 2026

Heidelberg Materials Connects Policy to Practice with ACA

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Granville Island

Heidelberg Materials North America recently welcomed a bipartisan group of Congressional chiefs of staff to its Granville Island ready-mixed concrete facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in partnership with the American Cement Association (ACA) and Center Forward. The visit provided an opportunity for participants to see firsthand how cement and concrete manufacturing supports the infrastructure, communities and economies that North…

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Clay Processing for the Cement Industry

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Dr. Allistair Wilkinson

The cement industry is responsible for approximately 8% of total global CO2 emissions annually. This is largely due to high temperature processing of limestone as the main raw material in the production of clinker. Clay, typically shale, can also account for approximately 10% of the raw material used in cement production, providing important chemical compounds necessary for producing high-quality clinker.…

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Silvi Cement Expands Rail-Served Distribution Network

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Silvi Cement, a division of Silvi Materials, is expanding its rail-served cementitious materials distribution network with a new terminal in Greenville, S.C., and the forthcoming opening of its previously announced terminal in Columbus, Ohio. The two facilities represent the latest step in Silvi Materials’ continued investment in the infrastructure and logistics capabilities needed to serve a growing customer base across…

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Sullivan Releases Summer Cement and Construction Outlook

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Construction-materials Economist Ed Sullivan, author of The Sullivan Report, said in his just-released Summer Outlook 2026 that the U.S. cement market has now declined three consecutive years, shedding more than 10 million metric tons since 2022.  Lower volumes have pulled clinker utilization down, reduced import reliance and moderated cement and concrete pricing. The causes are inflation’s pass-through to interest rates, erosion…

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Leonard Rebrand Marks Safety-First Growth Push for Hazardous Industrial Services

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Mark Leonard.

Industrial operations specialist Leonard has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity designed to signal more than a change of name, but a renewed commitment to removing more people from high-risk shutdown environments in the cement, metal, waste-to-energy and petrochemical industries. The transition from G. Leonard to Leonard marks the beginning of a new strategic growth period for the Cookstown, Northern Ireland-headquartered…

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Carrier Vibrating Equipment Launches Newly Redesigned Website

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Carrier Vibrating Equipment, a manufacturer of vibratory equipment and process solutions, launched its newly redesigned website, providing customers with an improved digital experience and easier access to information about the company’s equipment, technologies, industries and capabilities. The new website features a modern design, streamlined navigation and improved site architecture designed to help visitors quickly find the information they need. Expanded…

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Register Today for ACA’s Virtual Sustainability Summit

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The American Cement Association (ACA) will hold its Virtual Sustainability Summit Aug. 25-27. All sessions will be held live from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Registration cost is free.  Day 1:  UNACEM North America’s CEO Rafael Villalona will open the show and set the stage for three days of meaningful conversations about the industry’s shared goals. Then, ACA’s Senior Director, Economic Policy and Analytics, Brian…

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Starstone, Ashtrom Sign Cooperation Agreement for Cement Technology

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Starstone Biomaterials and Ashtrom Industries have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to evaluate innovative biogenic cement technology. Under the agreement, Ashtrom Industries will evaluate the material’s performance and its potential integration into its operations, subject to compliance with regulatory standards and obtaining the required approvals. Starstone Biomaterials is a deep-tech company developing the next generation of cement production. The company’s proprietary process utilizes…

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Votorantim Cimentos North American Revenue Up 6%

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Votorantim Cimentos

Votorantim Cimentos ended the second quarter of 2026 with global net revenue of R$8.2 billion, a 16% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to the same period of the previous year.  This performance reflects the positive evolution of volumes and prices in relevant markets, highlighting the company’s resilience despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, the company…

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