How Vigier (Vicat Group) Protects Uptime, Removes Technicians From Hazardous Zone and Recovers Shutdown Costs With an Inspection Robot.Edited By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreANYmal Magnetism
Author: Mark S. Kuhar
Economic, Financial Reports: No Conclusions
The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team expects inflation and interest rates to remain elevated throughout 2026 – not helping construction in the short-term. The prediction is included in ACA’s Summer Economic Forecast. Continuing uncertainty around the Iran war’s timeline is largely to blame.
Read MoreTariff Bingo
The United States announced a 50% tariff on Canadian cement, one of several products targeted for new tariffs. Taking effect on August 19, this measure allegedly stems from a trade dispute over cars, dairy and alcohol. Industry analysts expect this duty to increase regional construction and infrastructure costs.
Read MoreCement: Critical National Security Material
A “critical mineral” is any mineral, element, substance or material designated as critical by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreMike Ireland to Retire
We are looking at the changing of the guard at the American Cement Association (ACA).
Read MoreQ&A: Elevating Workforce Perspectives to Drive Innovative Solutions
Michael Ireland and Cassidy Williams talk about Ash Grove’s Innovative Approach to Safety. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreEconomists Look Ahead – Cautiously
The U.S. Geological Survey reported total shipments for June, and the numbers are lukewarm.
Read MoreIt’s Getting Crazy Out There
The cement industry is known for important but low-key developments and the occasional blockbuster piece of news. It seems the news the last few months has been blockbuster all the way. During a speech at the World Cement Association’s (WCA) 8th General Assembly in Hefei, China, WCA President Wei Rushan urged the global cement sector to embrace peace, rationality, innovation…
Read MoreHere Comes the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
The Cement Industry’s Premier U.S. Show And Conference Comes To Birmingham, Ala. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreWCA President Highlights Market Changes
The president of the World Cement Association (WCA), Wei Rushan, recently addressed members to highlight the significant transformations shaping the global cement industry. Emphasizing the need for innovation, sustainability and collaboration, he called on industry stakeholders to embrace the evolving economic, regulatory and geopolitical challenges ahead.
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