Eco Material Technologies Opens Pilot Processing Center
Eco Material Technologies, a CRH subsidiary, inaugurated a new pilot processing center and expanded its AASHTO‑ and CCRL‑accredited testing laboratory at the Materials Testing and Research Facility in Taylorsville, Georgia. The 16,400‑sq‑ft hub combines advanced research, pilot production, and technical services to accelerate the development of high‑performance cementitious materials. Equipped with a ball mill, classifier, rotary dryer and an ES ECOsystem carbon offloading system, the center can evaluate a broad range of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) from raw beneficiation through durability testing. The expansion positions Eco Material to deliver faster, greener concrete solutions to infrastructure projects.
Holcim (US), KHD Veterans Join Terra as Commercial SCM Output Beckons
Terra CO2 Technology, the developer of OPUS cementitious and supplementary cementitious materials, announced it has secured a $137.6 million Series B round and a DOE grant of up to $52.6 million, enabling the construction of a 32,000‑sq‑ft headquarters, R&D center and 1‑tpd pilot...
Amrize, Ecocem Partner in DOE-Backed SCM Research Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $3.8 million to two research initiatives that explore next‑generation concrete. At Oregon State University, Amrize Ltd. and Albemarle Corp. will evaluate delithiated aluminosilicate—a lithium‑battery byproduct—as a high‑performance supplementary cementitious material (SCM). At Missouri University...
Titan America Closes on Keystone Cement Acquisition
Titan America SA completed the acquisition of Keystone Cement Holdings and its subsidiary, adding a substantial cement and aggregates operation in Pennsylvania. The deal brings 990,000 short tons per year of clinker capacity and mineral assets that support more than...
Cement Plant Coming to Port of Memphis
Congressman Steve Cohen announced that the MidSouth Development District will receive a $19.66 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to transform a dormant grain facility at the International Port of Memphis into a cementitious material terminal. The redevelopment will...
Unacem Executives Take Stock of North American Operations
Peruvian cement group Unacem highlighted its North American strategy at the 2026 IEEE‑IAS/ACA Cement Conference, marking two decades since acquiring Drake Cement in Arizona. The company has expanded Drake’s capacity by 300,000 tons per year and launched a vertical mill...
ACA: No Cement Consumption Growth in 2026
The American Cement Association (ACA) Market Intelligence team reaffirmed its spring forecast that U.S. cement consumption will fall to 97.5 million metric tons in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline from 107.1 mt in 2023. Senior Director Brian Schmidt cited...
ACA Releases Information Sheet on Blended Cements
The American Cement Association (ACA) issued an information sheet titled “How Are Blended Cement Standards Changing in 2026?” outlining upcoming revisions to ASTM C595 and AASHTO M 240 specifications. The 2026 editions, slated for publication around August 1, tighten compositional limits for...
Titan America Hub Spotlights Advanced Materials, Digital Tech, Construction Solutions
Titan America inaugurated an Innovation Hub in Miami to fast‑track advanced materials, digital technologies, and construction solutions aimed at resilient, sustainable communities. The center unites customers, suppliers, universities, startups and public agencies around smart cement, recycled‑content concrete, AI‑driven ready‑mix logistics...
Hudson to Helm BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
BinMaster Sensors and Technologies (BST) announced the promotion of Scott Hudson to chief executive officer, elevating the longtime president who joined the firm in 2015. Hudson’s tenure includes steering three strategic acquisitions, expanding product development, and guiding the company through...
Medcem Sets Fall Production Date for Florida Plant
Turkish cement maker Medcem will launch commercial production at its brownfield clinker‑grinding plant in western Florida by September, marking its first U.S. manufacturing footprint. The facility, equipped with two grinding mills, can ultimately process 40 mt per hour per line, delivering...
ABB Adds Generative AI Capabilities to Ability EMS
ABB has integrated its generative AI solution, the Industrial Knowledge Vault (IKV), with the ABB Ability Energy Management System (EMS). The new EMS Copilot lets users ask natural‑language questions about energy use, emissions, costs and equipment performance, eliminating the need...
Titan America Moves First With Agency Approvals for Type IT Cement
Titan America SA secured Department of Transportation approvals for its Type IT blended cement, TriForce, in Florida, Virginia and North Carolina. The clearances certify that the product meets stringent performance standards for highways and bridges, while offering a lower‑carbon alternative to...
Heidelberg Materials NA Acquires BURNCO’s Edmonton Assets
Heidelberg Materials North America has completed the purchase of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets, adding six aggregate sites, two asphalt plants, three ready‑mix concrete plants, a bitumen storage terminal and a rail‑served cement distribution terminal. The transaction brings roughly 200 BURNCO employees...
Dust Collection Filter Solutions
Midwest Filter’s online division, Filterbag.com, now offers a full catalog of OEM and replacement dust filtration products, including baghouse filter bags, pleated filters, and dust cartridges. The platform features extensive cross‑referencing tools that help customers quickly locate exact replacements for...