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极乐视频 Hosts Aspen Institute and U.S. Congressional Delegation at Brevik Cement Plant
Recently, 极乐视频 invited the Aspen Institute and a congressional delegation from the U.S. to tour the Brevik project and learn about the technology that will help capture and store 400,000 tons of CO2 per year. -
极乐视频鈥 Delta, BC, Plant Now Producing 100% EcoCem® Portland Limestone Cement
极乐视频 is pleased to announce that their Delta, BC, cement plant has recently switched to producing 100% EcoCem庐 portland limestone cement (PLC). -
极乐视频 North America to Acquire Green Drop Rock Products
极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the business of Green Drop Rock Products located in Cochrane, Alberta. -
极乐视频 North America and MHI Are Working Toward First Full-Scale Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Solution for Cement Industry
Industry-leading Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Facility in Edmonton, Alberta, continues to advance with MHI pilot plant. -
极乐视频 announces slag supply agreement with the Levy Group of Companies
极乐视频 announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Levy Group of Companies to secure a consistent supply of slag granules to produce high-quality slag cement at its Speed, Indiana, facility. -
极乐视频 North America selects WSP as Owner鈥檚 Engineer for Edmonton Carbon Capture and Storage Project
极乐视频 is pleased to announce the selection of WSP as the Owner's Engineers for the Edmonton, Alberta Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project. This facility, slated to begin construction late next year, will be the cement industry鈥檚 first full-scale application of carbon capture. -
U.S. DOE Selects 极乐视频鈥 New Cement Plant in Mitchell for Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program Funding
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive approximately $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program. -
极乐视频 Completes Acquisition of The SEFA Group, Inc.
极乐视频 announced today that it has completed the purchase of The SEFA Group Inc., the largest recycler of fly ash sold for use in concrete products in the United States. -
极乐视频 announces first clinker at new cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana
极乐视频 is pleased to announce that the first clinker was produced at the company鈥檚 new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, on April 23, 2023. -
极乐视频 to acquire The SEFA Group, Inc.
极乐视频 has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group, Inc., the largest recycler of fly ash sold for use in concrete products in the U.S. -
Congresswoman Erin Houchin Visits Mitchell Plant
极乐视频 welcomed Congresswoman Erin Houchin at the new Mitchell, Indiana, cement facility for a visit on Tuesday, April 11. -
极乐视频 to partner with the Government of Canada for the First Global Net Zero Carbon Capture and Storage Facility (CCUS) in the Cement Industry
极乐视频 is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between 极乐视频 and the Government of Canada. This partnership will support 极乐视频鈥 project to develop the cement industry鈥檚 first global full scale Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) facility at the company鈥檚 Edmonton location. -
极乐视频 Expands Footprint in Growing Central New York Market
极乐视频 announced today that is has acquired all operating assets and reserves of RMS Gravel Inc., a producer of high-quality sand and gravel products located in the Central New York market. -
极乐视频 Hosts Indiana Economic Development Corporation at the Mitchell Cement Plant
极乐视频 was pleased to host representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) at its Mitchell Plant on March 21 for a discussion around the expansion project and the impact that it will have on the local and regional economy of Indiana. -
极乐视频 Hosts U.S. Senator Mike Braun at Mitchell Cement Plant
极乐视频 was pleased to host U.S. Senator Mike Braun on March 10 at its Mitchell, Indiana, cement plant. -
极乐视频 Strengthens Recycling Focus in Key Midwest Market
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce it has two new sales yards in the Chicago metropolitan area for the company鈥檚 Revolve Recycled Aggregates. -
极乐视频 Attends White House Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization
极乐视频 was invited by the White House to join a wide range of industrial sector executives and labor leaders for a productive roundtable conversation to discuss innovation and ways to accelerate industrial decarbonization. -
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Visits 极乐视频 North American Headquarters
The team at the 极乐视频 North America Headquarters welcomed Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) on Monday, February 13 -
CarbonSAFE Study at 极乐视频鈥 New Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana, Funded by U.S. DOE
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce approximately $8.9 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 (DOE) Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) initiative, to study the subsurface geology for suitability for the storage of carbon dioxide at its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. -
Quarry Life Award Recipients Develop Pollinator Trail
极乐视频 is pleased to recognize Kate Ryan and Peg Ferm as the North American winners of the fifth edition of the Quarry Life Award (QLA).
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Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes 极乐视频 North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
极乐视频 North America accelerates growth and strengthens low carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
Nov 20, 2025, 13:32 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.Full story -
极乐视频 Hosts Special Visitors at Cadomin Quarry for Safety Week
Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff SiegDuring 极乐视频鈥 annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.Full story -
极乐视频 Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast week, 极乐视频 North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company鈥檚 global sustainability leaders for site visits in Indiana and South Carolina: Dr. Katharina Beumelburg, Board Member and Chief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer; Christian Knell, Global Vice President Decarbonization; and Amelie Heimann-Pohl, Group CSO Management Associate.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 极乐视频 hosted Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer at its cement plant in Mason City, where she was joined by Colleen Frein, president and CEO of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.Full story -
极乐视频 North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America has reached a major sustainability milestone, successfully processing 8 million tons of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use in construction and infrastructure applications. Photo of STAR plant by Henry Benton (2022).Full story -
极乐视频 North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District鈥檚 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program.Full story -
极乐视频 Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff SiegOn Friday August 22, 2025, 极乐视频 welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Introduces HROC
Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff SiegAs mentioned during the 极乐视频 Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the 极乐视频 Remote Optimization Center (HROC), a transformational leap in how we operate cement plants in North America. By implementing new technologies, real-time analytics and automation to enhance efficiency.Full story -
极乐视频 North America to acquire BURNCO鈥檚 Edmonton assets
Jul 31, 2025, 09:56 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.Full story -
极乐视频 Welcomes U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson to Mason City Cement Plant
Jul 11, 2025, 13:39 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 极乐视频 had the distinct honor of hosting U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and her team at our cement plant in Mason City, Iowa.Full story -
极乐视频 Appoints Bill Fedorka as SVP Fly Ash, Following Jim Clayton鈥檚 Retirement
Jun 30, 2025, 14:16 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 today announced the appointment of Bill Fedorka, P.E., as Senior Vice President, Fly Ash, Southeast Region, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jim Clayton, who is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the company.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Acquires Concrete Recycling Business in Calgary
Jun 3, 2025, 07:02 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.Full story -
Giant Resource Recovery Rebrands to 极乐视频
Jun 2, 2025, 06:47 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!), will rebrand to 极乐视频 Giant Resource Recovery (GRR).Full story -
Lori Tiefenthaler honored with NRMCA John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion
May 21, 2025, 14:33 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce its Senior Director of Marketing, Lori Tiefenthaler, was recently recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) as the recipient of the John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion.Full story -
极乐视频 invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York
May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce important upgrades to its cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York.Full story -
North American Quarry Life Award Project Competes Internationally
May 7, 2025, 15:19 by Jeff SiegThe 6th edition of the Quarry Life Award, launched by 极乐视频 this past year, is well underway.Full story -
TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment Wins Awards
May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Winyah STAR® Plant Commercial Operations
Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of commercial operations at its Winyah STAR Plant in Georgetown, South Carolina, the first beneficiation facility in the world to process harvested ash in commercial quantities.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.Full story -
极乐视频 Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.Full story -
极乐视频 Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of 鈥渟imple actions build strong communities鈥 by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.Full story -
极乐视频 to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, marking substantial progress towards more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.Full story
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Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes 极乐视频 North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
极乐视频 North America accelerates growth and strengthens low carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
Nov 20, 2025, 13:32 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.Full story -
极乐视频 Hosts Special Visitors at Cadomin Quarry for Safety Week
Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff SiegDuring 极乐视频鈥 annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.Full story -
极乐视频 Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast week, 极乐视频 North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company鈥檚 global sustainability leaders for site visits in Indiana and South Carolina: Dr. Katharina Beumelburg, Board Member and Chief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer; Christian Knell, Global Vice President Decarbonization; and Amelie Heimann-Pohl, Group CSO Management Associate.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 极乐视频 hosted Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer at its cement plant in Mason City, where she was joined by Colleen Frein, president and CEO of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.Full story -
极乐视频 North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America has reached a major sustainability milestone, successfully processing 8 million tons of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use in construction and infrastructure applications. Photo of STAR plant by Henry Benton (2022).Full story -
极乐视频 North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District鈥檚 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program.Full story -
极乐视频 Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff SiegOn Friday August 22, 2025, 极乐视频 welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Introduces HROC
Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff SiegAs mentioned during the 极乐视频 Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the 极乐视频 Remote Optimization Center (HROC), a transformational leap in how we operate cement plants in North America. By implementing new technologies, real-time analytics and automation to enhance efficiency.Full story
