Americas

A LafargeHolcim cement plant in Midlothian, Texas, is to fully convert to portland limestone cement (PLC) as part of an effort to adopt more sustainable products. 

CDE is to host an open house with its customer Resource Materials in Jarell, Texas, which will include a guided tour of its 450tph custom wash plant.

Ritchie Bros has confirmed it sold 8,100+ equipment items for more than CAN$59 million at an online version of its Edmonton site auction in Canada.

Investment firm Thoma Bravo is to acquire HCSS, a company that develops software to help construction companies streamline their operations. 

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has awarded the 2021 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Scholarship to University of Kentucky senior Kyle Ressler. 

Holcim has signed an agreement with CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional) for the divestment of its business in Brazil for US$1.025 billion. 

Industrial Accessories Company (IAC) is to design, supply and install a new roller press system at the Lehigh Cement grinding facility in Port Canaveral, Florida.

Pat Hagenbuch, co-founder of Philippi-Hagenbuch, passed away on 17 August at the age of 79 in the company of her family.