American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in. Aside from dozens of meetings, the members-only event will include a fireside chat with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Top priorities industry professionals will raise with lawmakers and Administration officials include the importance of passing the…
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Cemex, CRH, Holcim, Titan Named BuiltWorlds Global Innovators
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., CRH Plc, Holcim Group and Titan Cement International SA anchor the Materials category of the BuiltWorlds 6th Annual Global Innovators Top 50 ranking. The program recognizes excellence in the adoption, implementation and ultimate advancement of innovation throughout the built environment.
Read MoreColorado County Reverses Cemex Plant Closure
Boulder County officials have reinstated Cemex’s right to operate its cement plant near Lyons, Colo., reversing a termination notice issued in April 2024. The plant has continued to operate throughout the administrative review process following Cemex’s appeal of the original decision.
Read MoreCemAI Joins WCA
Software company CemAI is the World Cement Association’s (WCA) newest associate corporate member. The company is helping drive digital transformation by delivering AI-powered solutions that bring predictive maintenance and real-time process optimization into the core of cement manufacturing.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Reports Positive First Quarter
Votorantim Cimentos ended the first quarter of 2026 with global net revenue of R$6.3 billion ($1.24 billion), a 15% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Read MoreSESCO Cement Solidifies CementCo Supply Chain
Houston gray and white powder distributor SESCO Cement has entered a material supply agreement supporting the mission critical infrastructure of CementCo USA LLC. Fort Worth, Texas-based CementCo and sister company GHMR Operations provide dry bulk logistics and train or truck loadout services from five Lone Star State facilities.
Read MoreAmrize to Expand Midlothian Cement Plant Production
To help meet rising construction demand across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Amrize is investing in its Midlothian cement plant to expand production capacity, modernize logistics and improve operational efficiency for customers.
Read MoreEagle Materials Soars to New Record
Eagle Materials Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal year 2026 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31. For the fiscal year, the company is reporting record revenue of $2.3 billion, up 2%. For the fourth quarter, the company is reporting record revenue of $479.1 million, up 2%.
Read MoreBUILD America 250 Act Released by T&I Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.
Read MoreWCA Celebrates a Decade of Advocacy
May 18 marked the 10th anniversary of the World Cement Association (WCA), a milestone that reflects a decade of profound transformation for both the global cement industry and the wider world economy.
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