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The US has increased its tariffs on cement imported from Vietnam to 20 %, effective Aug. 1, a move which is expected to significantly alter trade flows as the Southeast Asian country is the second-largest supplier to the US, just behind Turkey, according to industry participants and a White House statement July 31.
Ozinga has officially broken ground on a cutting-edge low-carbon cement manufacturing facility in East Chicago, in the US state of Indiana.
To meet the highest quality standards and ensure customer satisfaction, green cement manufacturer Fortera has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. This internationally recognized benchmark establishes protocols for quality management systems, ensuring the consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. The certification applies to Fortera’s ReCarb Plant in Redding, California, which produces 15,000 tons of ReAct™ low-carbon cement annually.
Total revenues of $6.8 billion (Q1 2024: $6.5 billion) were 3 % ahead as contributions from acquisitions and strong commercial management more than offset the impact of divestitures and lower activity levels due to adverse weather in many regions.
