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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Lubrication Engineers Celebrates 75 Years
Founded in 1951 by three lubricant salesmen in Fort Worth, Texas, Lubrication Engineers (LE) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials NA Acquires BURNCO’s Edmonton Assets
Heidelberg Materials North America completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, assets of BURNCO, a fifth-generation, family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.
Read MoreDust Collection Filter Solutions
Filterbag.com, a division of Midwest Filter, offers a complete range of high-quality OEM and replacement dust filtration products that are compatible with most major industrial dust collectors. The company specializes in baghouse filter bags, pleated filters and dust cartridges. To ensure a seamless fit and reliable operation, Filterbag.com maintains extensive cross-referencing capabilities to simplify finding the exact replacement for your…
Read MoreCongressman Seeks to Classify Cement as Critical National Security Material
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, authored a letter to President Trump advocating for an executive order (EO) to support the domestic cement industry. Specifically, Rep. Mackenzie has requested that the EO designate cement as a Critical National Security Material and require federal agencies to prioritize the use of domestically produced cement in federal procurement…
Read MoreLayoffs Hit CalPortland Redding Plant
CalPortland plans to lay off 53 employees at its Redding cement plant in California, effective June 15, due to a decline in cement demand in the northern portion of the state. The company intends to reverse the cuts once market conditions improve. “This was a difficult decision, and we recognize the impact it has on our employees and their families,”…
Read MoreCementos Argos to Split Into Two Companies
Cementos Argos’ board of directors is moving forward with its 2030 strategic ambition to unlock the highest growth potential, maximize flexibility, and drive value creation in both the United States and Latin America by splitting operations into two independent companies.
Read MoreDecember Cement Shipments Up, Full-Year Down
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in December 2025 were an estimated 6.82 million metric tons (Mt), a slight increase from 6.79 Mt in December 2024, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through December totaled an estimated 101 Mt, a 1.7% decrease from those…
Read MoreSlag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Winners Revealed
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced 14 construction projects from across the United States as winners of its 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. The projects were awarded in six categories: lower carbon concrete, infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability, and innovative applications.
Read MoreAmrize Projects Honored by SCA
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) awarded two Amrize projects top honors in the Lower Carbon Concrete category of its annual Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards program for demonstrating innovative mix design and material optimization.
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