CEMEX

Leading Concrete Manufacturing Company to Build U.S. Headquarters in Kerrville, Texas

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

KERRVILLE, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Megaacrete, a new joint venture between Florida-based companies Litecrete and Aercon, has selected Kerrville, Texas for its U.S. headquarters, today announced the Kerr Economic Development Corporation. The company, a leader in the autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) industry, will invest $40 million in a new 120,000-square-foot facility that is set to open in 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The company, a leader in the autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) industry, will invest $40 million in a new 120,000-square-foot facility that is set to open in 2025.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Megaacrete's U.S. headquarters to Kerrville," said Gilberto Salinas, executive director of the Kerr Economic Development Corporation.
  • The Kerrville headquarters will house corporate offices, a training center and an advanced manufacturing facility allowing vendors to experience the advantages of building with AAC.
  • Litecrete, a 30-year-old steel fabrication company, is owned by Mexico's Zambrano family, a founding member of CEMEX , the third-largest cement/concrete company in the world.

NEORIS Strengthens Position in U.S. Market with Strategic Acquisition of ForeFront​

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ForeFront is to join NEORIS as a wholly-owned U.S.-based subsidiary and looking to accelerate NEORIS’ growth in the U.S. market as well as to spearhead NEORIS’ Salesforce practice worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • ForeFront is to join NEORIS as a wholly-owned U.S.-based subsidiary and looking to accelerate NEORIS’ growth in the U.S. market as well as to spearhead NEORIS’ Salesforce practice worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220287045/en/
    NEORIS Strengthens Position in U.S. Market with Strategic Acquisition of ForeFront (Photo: Business Wire)
    The acquisition of ForeFront is another step toward NEORIS’ goal of strengthening its positioning and accelerating its expansion plans in the U.S. market.
  • The strategic partnership between NEORIS and Forefront will aim to revolutionize the digital market and expand the boundaries of innovation.
  • "We are excited to welcome the ForeFront team to NEORIS," said Martín Mendez, CEO of NEORIS.

Portland Cement Global Business Report 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

The "Portland Cement: Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Portland Cement: Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for Portland Cement estimated at 4.5 Billion Tons in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of 6.8 Billion Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030.
  • The Portland Cement market in the U.S. is estimated at 1.3 Billion Tons in the year 2022.
  • Special coverage on Russia-Ukraine war; global inflation; easing of zero-Covid policy in China and its `bumpy` reopening; supply chain disruptions, global trade tensions; and risk of recession.

Global Stone Paper Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2023-2030: Innovations Unveiled - UV-Enhanced Stone Paper to Boost Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The "Stone Paper Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Packaging Papers, Labeling Papers, Self-adhesive Papers), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Stone Paper Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Packaging Papers, Labeling Papers, Self-adhesive Papers), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Technological innovations, product variations, and growing application areas are expected to emerge as key factors for market growth over the forecast period.
  • The product growth in the food and beverage application industry is attributed to the sustainability and aesthetic qualities of stone paper.
  • Stone paper is a strong contender to replace traditional paper and is manufactured using calcium carbonate and high-density polyethylene.

Baker Construction Enterprises Announces New CEO and President

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Baker Construction Enterprises (BCE), the largest commercial concrete construction contractor in the U.S., has named Karl H. Watson, Jr., as CEO and Dan T. Baker as president, effective June 12.

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  • Baker Construction Enterprises (BCE), the largest commercial concrete construction contractor in the U.S., has named Karl H. Watson, Jr., as CEO and Dan T. Baker as president, effective June 12.
  • Dan L. Baker, the immediate past chairman, has moved to the role of founder and board member.
  • “For more than 55 years, Baker has been the country’s strongest performing concrete construction subcontractor,” said Dan L. Baker.
  • Prior to being named president and CEO in 2010, he served as a board member for a decade.

MDU Resources Announces Anticipated Board of Directors for Knife River

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Friday, April 7, 2023

BISMARCK, N.D., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today announced the anticipated board of directors for Knife River Holding Company, effective upon completion of the planned separation of MDU Resources' construction materials subsidiary into an independent, publicly traded company.

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  • BISMARCK, N.D., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today announced the anticipated board of directors for Knife River Holding Company, effective upon completion of the planned separation of MDU Resources' construction materials subsidiary into an independent, publicly traded company.
  • These individuals are anticipated to move from MDU Resources' board of directors to Knife River's board:
    Karen B. Fagg, former vice president of DOWL HKM and former chair, CEO and majority owner of HKM Engineering Inc. Fagg is expected to chair Knife River's board.
  • "We are pleased to have the future board of directors identified for Knife River as we continue making progress toward the anticipated separation, which is expected to optimize value for shareholders," said Dennis W. Johnson, chair of the board of MDU Resources.
  • Additional information about Knife River's anticipated directors can be found on MDU Resources' website at www.mdu.com/about-us/knife-board and within the amended Form 10 registration statement for Knife River, which is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov and on MDU Resources' website at https://investor.mdu.com/financials/sec-filings .

Statement on the Illegal Occupation of Vulcan's Property in Mexico

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Although the companies had an agreement for CEMEX to lease a portion of Vulcan's property, that agreement expired on December 31, 2022, without any renewal.

Key Points: 
  • Although the companies had an agreement for CEMEX to lease a portion of Vulcan's property, that agreement expired on December 31, 2022, without any renewal.
  • Contrary to CEMEX's position, a Mexican federal court ordered CEMEX to vacate the property, and another Mexican federal court order requires military and police forces to leave the property immediately.
  • Nonetheless, Vulcan owns the four parcels of property that make up its Mexico operation, including the port facilities.
  • Use of Vulcan's private property by third parties, such as CEMEX, requires Vulcan's authorization.

Cemex Statement Regarding Marine Terminal in Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Cemex has an existing contractual relationship with Calica, a Mexican subsidiary of Vulcan Materials, for the use of a marine terminal located in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.

Key Points: 
  • Cemex has an existing contractual relationship with Calica, a Mexican subsidiary of Vulcan Materials, for the use of a marine terminal located in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
  • This private agreement between both companies began more than 20 years ago, and since then, Cemex has continuously used the terminal to transport cement products.
  • Since late 2022, Cemex has had difficulties accessing the terminal and facilities where Cemex’s assets and products are located.
  • After months of negotiations and failure to reach agreement with Calica, Cemex filed a lawsuit before a local Civil Court, which granted injunctive relief granting CEMEX access to the terminal and allowing Cemex to continue its operations while the legal proceeding is pending.

CEMEX, Sandia Labs, and Synhelion to Scale Solar Energy Technology to Produce Cement

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

de C.V. ("CEMEX") announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded US$3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories, and Synhelion, which aims to decarbonize cement production.

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  • de C.V. ("CEMEX") announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded US$3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories, and Synhelion, which aims to decarbonize cement production.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230216005349/en/
    Close-up of Synhelion’s solar receiver, which provides the necessary process heat to decarbonize clinker production.
  • (Courtesy of Synhelion)
    Solar MEAD aims to replace the use of fossil fuels with concentrated solar thermal (“CST”) energy in clinker production, the key component in cement.
  • "Cement produced with solar energy is an exciting technology with tremendous potential to reduce the carbon footprint of cement production," said Fernando A. González, CEO of CEMEX.

Volvo Trucks and CEMEX Unveil First Fully Electric Heavy Concrete Mixer Truck

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that Volvo Trucks has supplied it with the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission heavy concrete mixer truck at a joint event in Berlin, Germany.

Key Points: 
  • de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that Volvo Trucks has supplied it with the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission heavy concrete mixer truck at a joint event in Berlin, Germany.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005578/en/
    CEMEX and Volvo Trucks introduced the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission heavy concrete mixer truck at a joint event in Berlin, Germany.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Volvo FMX electric truck can be used a full day’s work with a single top-up charge.
  • Volvo Trucks is the market leader in heavy electric trucks in Europe and the US.