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Cement Industry
The cement industry in the United States of America forms an important
part of its economy. USA ranks among the top three manufacturers of
cement in the world along with China and India. The U.S cement industry is
considered to be one of the pillars of the construction industry in USA.

US Cement Industry Details

There are a total of 39 cement companies in the USA with 115 cement plants
operating in 36 states. According to statistics available for the year 2005, the
largest cement manufacturing company in the USA contributes 13% to the total
production while 56% of the total cement production is done by the top five
cement companies. There have been large scale investments in this sector
especially during the 1980s. A number of Asian and European companies
invested in the U.S companies with the rise in value of the U.S dollars.

US Cement Industry Production and Growth

Production and growth of cement industry in USA is dependent on the

construction industry. It is an indispensable component in almost each and every
form of construction. Cement trade in the United States is seasonal in nature as
the maximum consumption takes place between May and October. Most of the
cement industry is found to be concentrated in one particular region. This is
because cost of transportation or shipping of cement is greater than its actual
value. As much as 96% of manufactured cement is transported on trucks.

Cement industry in the United States has undergone rapid growth in recent
years. The upward swing began in 2006 and continues till date. This was due to
the initiation of projects worth $1.8 billion. At present eleven cement plants are
under construction. Some projects have already been started by firms like
Cemex Inc, American Cement Co., Keystone Cement Co, Florida Rock
Industries, Texas Industries Inc, Buzzi Unicern USA, Continental Cement Co,
Rinker Materials and Holcim. Ongoing projects are scheduled to be completed by
2009 and are expected to increase cement making capacity by 12.7 millions tons
per year.

US Cement Industry Labor Force Scenario

The cement industry in the United States of America has absorbed a sizable
section of the available labor force. However, available statistics indicate that
employment opportunities in this particular sector have declined over years. In
2005, employment in US cement industry reduced at a rate of 23% in
comparison to early 1980s. Closing down of relatively smaller kilns and use of
automated machines led to drop in available employment opportunities.

Important US Cement Industry Bodies

Portland Cement Association in U.S.A is the representative body of cement
companies in the USA. It was established in 1916 and strives to improve the
quality of construction through development of products and services. Cement
industry in U.S promotes itself through the American Concrete Pavement
Association which is engaged in the construction of roads and bridges.

Leading US Cement Companies

Following are some of the leading cement companies in USA :

• Aggregate Industries US

• Lafarge North America

• Ash Grove Cement Company

• Texas Industries

• CEMEX Inc.

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