The American Cement Association’s (ACA) board of directors selected Diane Tomb to assume the role of president and chief executive officer, effective June 1.
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ACA Backs National Push for Surface Transportation Reauthorization
The American Cement Association (ACA) joined 33 of America’s leading transportation construction industry associations and construction unions in releasing updated policy principles to guide congressional development of the next multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, which funds America’s highways, roads, bridges, multimodal systems and safety programs.
Read MoreACA: No Cement Consumption Growth in 2026
American Cement Association Market Intelligence leaders presented their spring forecast update at the IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference, holding firm to a prior outlook that 2026 will be a fourth consecutive year of cement consumption declines – from 107.1 million metric tons in 2023 to 97.5 million mt projected for this year.
Read MoreACA Releases Information Sheet on Blended Cements
The American Cement Association (ACA) released its latest information sheet, “How Are Blended Cement Standards Changing in 2026?”, a concise overview of important upcoming updates to the ASTM C595 and AASHTO M 240 standard specifications for blended cements.
Read MoreACA Takes Blended Cements Workshop on the Road
In May, join the American Cement Association (ACA) for an engaging, in-person Blended Cements Workshop series, featuring practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world project highlights. The one-day events will be held:
Read MoreMike Ireland to Retire
We are looking at the changing of the guard at the American Cement Association (ACA).
Read MoreACA to Host ‘Mastering Alkali Bypass Operations’ Webinar
On March 26 at 2 p.m., the American Cement Association (ACA) will host the Quarry to Clinker: Alkali Bypass Operations webinar, providing practical insights into one of the most important systems supporting modern cement kiln operations.
Read MoreACA to Host Mill & Kiln Training
The American Cement Association (ACA) is hosting its 2026 Mill and Kiln Training, March 16-19, in Dallas at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown. The comprehensive, hands-on program is designed for cement industry professionals seeking deeper technical insight into mill optimization, kiln systems, and operation fundamentals.
Read MoreACA President and CEO Retires
Mike Ireland, who has served as president and CEO of the American Cement Association (ACA) for the past eight years, announced his retirement. A search committee has been established to identify a candidate who will assume the organization’s leadership role.
Read MoreCement Producers Outpace ACA Roadmap Carbon Benchmarks
The American Cement Association confirmed producer member adherence to Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality goals in an early-December industry and media briefing, stressing U.S. cement companies’ two leading trajectories: upward carbon dioxide (CO2) or CO2 equivalent (CO2e) emissions avoidance and downward carbon intensity per metric ton of material shipped. ACA President and CEO Mike Ireland opened the briefing, themed “Construction Materials Carbon Progress” and…
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