U.S. shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes increased to 3.1 million tons in July, an 8.7% increase compared to last year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. The trade was also above the month’s five-year average by 3.2%. Year-to-date, the Lakes limestone trade stands at 10.1 million tons, a decrease of 3% compared to 2025 and 4.2% below the…
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Eagle Materials Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended June 30, reporting record revenue of $651 million, up 3%. Revenue in the Heavy Materials sector, which includes Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, Joint Venture and intersegment Cement revenue, increased 8% to $454.1 million, primarily driven by higher Cement sales volume. Heavy Materials operating earnings decreased 11%…
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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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Ash Grove representatives joined industry leaders and policymakers in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 American Cement Association (ACA) Cement Fly-In, where discussions focused on transportation infrastructure investment, domestic manufacturing, permitting reform and the importance of passing the BUILD America 250 Act before surface transportation authorization expires later this year. Representing Ash Grove, Monica Manolas, ACA board chair and Ash Grove…
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Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy headlined this year’s Cement Fly-in at American Cement Association (ACA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., which took place on June 3-4. It was the first time in the association’s history that a sitting Cabinet member participated in an ACA event. The timing was ideal as one of the industry’s current top priorities is the passage…
Read MoreThe Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced a “landmark achievement” for the industry, with U.S. slag cement shipments reaching a historic high of more than 4 million metric tons in 2025. This record-setting milestone signals a decisive shift toward next-generation construction materials that deliver enhanced durability, long-term performance and a substantially lower environmental impact. It reflects not only growing demand, but…
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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.
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Turkish cement producer Medcem plans to begin operations at its brownfield clinker grinding facility in western Florida by September as cement demand rises in the region, reported S&P Global.
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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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Votorantim Cimentos ended 2025 with a net profit of R$3.2 billion, up 196% compared to 2024. The company’s improved results for the year reflect its geographic and product diversification.
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