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The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced the first line-up of speakers for its 5th annual conference and exhibition, which will take place from 25th – 28th September 2022, at the Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE. 

The Kohler Co. Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler to the additional role of Chair of the Board, following the passing of Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. on 3 September at age 83.

Holcim has closed the US$6.4 billion sale of its business in India, comprising its full stakes in Ambuja Cement, to the Adani Group.

This transaction strengthens Holcim’s balance sheet and enables the company to continue its acquisition strategy, building on recent investments of over CHF 5 billion ($5.2bn) in Solutions & Products.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.7 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 22 to Sept. 7. The reading is a full month higher than in August 2021.

CEMEX was pleased to welcome H.E. Josefa González Blanco Ortiz Mena, Mexican Ambassador to the United Kingdom, to its flagship UK cement plant, based in Rugby, Warwickshire, central England. 

Quarrying, mining and construction equipment maker Keestrack Belgium has started a joint venture agreement with Indian manufacturing group Gujarat Apollo Industries. 

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released the following statement regarding the devastating effects of a looming rail strike on the already weak US economy and supply chain:

CEMEX has revealed that it is the sole supplier of cement for the construction of the longest bridge in the Philippines.

The supervisory board at German off-highway engine maker DEUTZ has made the final raft of changes to the company's management board.

CEMEX has named the 26 finalists that will participate in the International Edition of the 2022 CEMEX Building Award.

One of several world premieres from Doosan at bauma 2022 is the launch of the company’s new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT). 

TITAN Cement Group has launched CemAI, an affiliate company providing the next-generation predictive maintenance solution based on Artificial Intelligence for the cement industry.

The solution is a novel mix of proprietary licensed software and a continuous monitoring and incident resolution service for entire cement manufacturing lines worldwide.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) ticked down by 1.2% in August to 171.9 from the revised July figure of 174.0.

The Doosan dealer for Southern Germany, BAU Süddeutsche Baumaschinen Handels, has opened a new facility at the company‘s branch in Kempten. 

A groundbreaking project trialling waste clay in cement and concrete manufacture could lead to carbon savings of up to 40% and more sustainable use of resources if implemented across the UK.

CEMEX has completed a sizable investment in a new conveyor system at its quarry in Swinderby, Lincolnshire, central England, which will make a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions and fuel use at the site.

Holcim is joining Europe's most innovative event for decarbonisation in the cement and construction industries.

To further eliminate CO2 emissions from the production of cement, FLSmidth will lead a new consortium to mature and deploy carbonation technologies in the industry.

The UK construction machinery sector saw strong levels of imports as well as exports in Q2 2022, according to data compiled by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA).