Ozinga cut the ribbon on a new low-carbon cement mill in East Chicago, Ind., aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for building materials, promoting Midwestern construction and advancing innovation in U.S. infrastructure. The state-of-the-art, high-efficiency plant will produce 1 million tons of slag cement annually, with direct access to rail, water and highway routes reaching across the Midwest and…
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in May 2026 were an estimated 8.94 million metric tons (Mt), a 0.3% increase from shipments in May 2025. Shipments for the year through May totaled an estimated 39.5 Mt, a 4.0% increase from those for the same period in 2025. Of total blended…
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As cement manufacturers explore alternative fuel opportunities, understanding the regulatory requirements is essential to successful implementation. The American Cement Association (ACA) will host its next Quarry to Clinker webinar, “Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Alternative Fuels,” presented by Branden Barry, P.E. of Trinity Consultants. Happening Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. ET, this webinar explores how different fuel classifications determine air…
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