US: Amrize has joined the American Cement Association (ACA), underscoring its commitment to advance the US building industry, according to the producer. Amrize Building Materials President Jaime Hill specified ‘American ingenuity, innovation, advanced production and jobs’ as areas for collaboration in the association.
ACA President and CEO Mike Ireland said "We are thrilled that Amrize has joined the ACA and will be contributing to our efforts to advance this industry's mission and objectives in the USA. From companies operating numerous plants, to those with one or two cement facilities — our shared goal is to produce the best materials America can provide."
The ACA’s existing members are committed to full decarbonisation by 2050. Amrize has yet to publish a sustainability strategy since its spin-off from Switzerland-based Holcim on 23 June 2025.
ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers launches AFCM 2035 Roadmap
Asia: South East Asia's regional cement association, the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM), has launched its AFCM 2035 Roadmap at its 46th Council Meeting at the Rizqun International Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Under the roadmap, AFCM members will achieve a cumulative 38Mt reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2035. Efforts will unfold under four priority areas: promoting low-carbon cement, advancing the energy transition, maximising supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and adopting deep decarbonisation technologies. The council meeting served the members to help align their strategies, including through the proposed establishment of a unified emissions reporting system.
Progressive Planet Solutions develops Gladiator supplementary cementitious material
Canada: Progressive Planet Solutions has launched a new supplementary cementitious material (SCM) called Gladiator SCM. The company developed Gladiator SCM using its PozGlass recycled glass-based SCM with other more abundant materials. The company says that it has supplied a sample to a global cement producer for evaluation.
Ambuja Cements orders seven Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding bulk carriers
India: Ambuja Cements has placed a US$100m order for seven 19,000dwt bulk carriers from China-based Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding. The Economic Times newspaper has reported that the vessels will serve logistics operations at the company’s 6.1Mt/yr Sanghi Cement plant in Gujarat.
