U.S., Mexico announce cement accord
The United States and Mexico announced in January that a duty on Mexican cement shipped to the U.S. will likely be dramatically lowered and, in three years, eliminated.
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CONEXPO 2006 registration opens
Advance registration is open for CONEXPO Asia 2006, which will be held May 15 through May 18, 2006, at the China National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing, China.
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A half-century of growth
Lafarge North America Inc. is celebrating its 50th birthday this year.
Paris-based Ciments Lafarge entered the North American cement market in 1956 with the opening of a cement plant in Richmond, B.C., forming Lafarge Cement North America (LCNA).  Go to article ›››

Bulach Construction and Custom Rock join forces
Two Minnesota firms, Bulach Construction Inc. and Custom Rock, have merged to form Bulach Custom Rock. With more than 40 years of experience, Bulach Construction is well-schooled in architectural concrete, including colored, stamped, stained and textured concrete and overlays. Go to article ›››

CEMEX helps hurricane fund
Gilberto Perez, president of CEMEX in the United States, delivered a check for nearly $570,000 to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund on behalf of CEMEX Inc., a leading producer of cement, concrete and concrete products. Go to article ›››

Cemstone names new VP
Cemstone has named David Pace vice president of strategic accounts.
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Axim promotes Lane to GM
Don Lane, co-founder of Axim Concrete Technologies Inc., has been promoted to the position of general manager. Go to article ›››

One in place, more to come
Jade Pinley is a new Wisconsin distributor for Architectural Enhancements Inc. Her position includes involvement with a training facility near Eau Claire, Wis.Go to article›››

Blastrac relaunches Web site
Blastrac has revamped its Web site.
The redesigned site contains surface preparation product and application information, online videos and operation tips.  Go to article ›››

Blastrac finds partner for equipment rental
Blastrac is partnering with United Rentals to provide surface preparation equipment for rent. Blastrac is exiting its own rental channel and will direct its rental customers to United Rentals and other new rental channel partners. Go to article ›››

RAG moves on Degussa
RAG Aktiengesellschaft, Essen, Germany (RAG), which holds a 50.1 percent interest in Degussa AG through its wholly owned subsidiary RAG Projektgesellschaft mbH, announced plans to acquire all remaining shares in Degussa. Go to article ›››