Colorado supplementary cementitious materials process developer Terra CO2 Holdings LLC has appointed Pete Lyons as chief executive officer, a title he held through late-2025 at Indiana aggregate and ready mixed concrete producer Irving Materials Inc (imi). He arrives with Terra CO2 six months into construction of its first commercial scale facility — a 240,000-tpy capacity operation in Cleburn, Texas, dedicated…
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A partnership involving ABB, Swiss electrification and automation giant, and Helsinki-based Coolbrook Oy, RotoDynamic Heater (RDH) system developer, has reached a delivery phase enabling the companies test their technology’s potential to dry and beneficiate alternative fuels for an Adani Cement plant in India. A partial switch from fossil to alternative fuels will position the producer to lower the facility’s annual…
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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.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) concluded its Ninth General Assembly (GA), held virtually on July 21. The GA brought together representatives from WCA Member organizations to review the association’s achievements over the past year, approve key resolutions and discuss priorities for the year ahead. The GA opened with welcome remarks from WCA President Wei Rushan, who highlighted the WCA’s 10th…
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Mostardi Platt provides comprehensive stack testing services for the cement industry nationwide.
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Plibrico Co., a manufacturer of monolithic refractories, precast shapes and engineered refractory solutions, has acquired F.S. Sperry Co., a refractory service and materials supplier that has served industrial customers throughout the Mid-Southern United States for more than 80 years.
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The American Cement Association (ACA) reported that registration is now open for the fourth annual virtual Sustainability Summit. This three-day virtual event will explore the latest advancements, practical solutions and emerging technologies shaping the future of cement and concrete manufacturing. This year’s summit, happening Aug. 25-27 beginning each day at noon EDT, will provide the latest from the U.S. cement industry…
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Transportation professionals, engineers, researchers, contractors, students and industry leaders from across Texas gathered in Austin for the 2026 CCT/TxDOT Concrete Conference. Hosted by the Cement Council of Texas (CCT) in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the biennial conference once again served as Texas’ premier forum for advancing concrete technology, promoting collaboration, and sharing innovative solutions for the…
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INFORM is reorganizing its successful Building Materials Logistics Division with the establishment of INFORM EVOTESS GmbH, a new independent company within the INFORM Group that will bundle and further develop all building materials logistics activities. The new legal entity combines more than 35 years of industry experience in building materials logistics with the agility of a specialized unit. As part…
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The Boom and What Comes Next. By Ed Sullivan In the middle of a difficult period for housing and traditional nonresidential building, one sector has emerged as a force powerful enough to alter growth in regional cement markets. Growth in the construction of data centers in recent years has been extremely strong and does not appear to be slowing down…
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