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British Columbia Sees Increase in Contempra Usage NEWS AMERICAS Two years after its launch in Canada, Contempra now accounts for nearly 50 percent of the domestic cement consumed in British Columbia, reports the Cement Association of Canada (CAC). The lower carbon cement results in 10 percent lower CO2 emissions and is rapidly becoming the preferred standard for the majority of new concrete construction projects in British Columbia. Contempra further reduces the environmental footprint of concrete structures, which, according to life-cycle assessment studies conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of British Columbia, is already lower than that of those constructed with other building materials. This is due to concrete's durability and the energy efficiency benefits of its thermal mass. "Contempra is a shining example of the cement industry's continued commitment to innovation and to lowering our collective environmental footprint," said Michael McSweeney, president and CEO of CAC. "We are delighted with the market's enthusiastic response and with the tremendous strides both Lafarge and Lehigh Hanson have made in establishing this lower carbon cement as the cement of choice in British Columbia." Among the many Contempra projects already completed or underway in BC are the Arthur Erickson Building, the Wall Center False Creek Development and ONNI's Evelyn master-planned community, all in Vancouver, as well as a multitude of condominium, commercial and institutional projects throughout the province. Contempra is manufactured by Lafarge in its Richmond cement plant and by Lehigh Hanson in its Delta cement plant. Intercem Americas Heads to 'The Big Easy' New Orleans will host the 15th annual Intercem Americas – the world's leading cement industry conference – Dec. 2-4, 2013, at the InterContinental Hotel. Intercem will provide the latest forecasts, markets news and trading patterns, as well as insight and analysis on shipping and environmental regulations for the U.S. cement industry and the wider Americas region. cent in both 2014 and 2015 and 11 percent in 2016. The prospect of near double-digit growth for the next three years is amongst the best in the world. Should the market grow at the predicted rate, the United States could see a 34-35 percent growth by 2017, behind only Nigeria, Indonesia and India, according to forecasts from Exane BNP Paribas. PCA Chairman Cary Cohrs and PCA Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan will provide an analysis of the North American markets. Recently, the PCA forecasted a 4 percent growth in 2013 followed by 9.7 per- Growth is expected to continue apace with demand that is projected to rise across Latin America and South America, with an increase between 23 percent and 26 percent, anticipated over the next five years. Though the forecasts bode very well for construction and cement demand, other challenges arise, for example in the form of new environmental regulations and growing fuel costs, particularly in the United States and Canada. Looking in depth at cement throughout two continents, over two days, and with participants expected from more than 40 countries, Intercem Americas will once again be "where the international cement industry meets." For more information, visit www.intercem.com. McNeilus Delivers 93 Trucks to Cementos Argos McNeilus Companies Inc., an Oshkosh Corp. company, delivered 93 McNeilus Standard ready-mix trucks to Cementos Argos, the fifth largest cement producer in Latin America. Seventy-three trucks were delivered to facilities in Colombia and the remaining 20 to those in Panama. "McNeilus is proud to have been selected by Cementos Argos, one of the world's largest and most respected ready-mix producers, for this major order," said Brad Nelson, Oshkosh Corp. senior vice president and president of the commercial business segment. "For close to 40 years, the McNeilus brand has stood for quality, reliability and productivity, and these attributes resonate with customers large and small around the globe." spun head, rugged front pedestal design, and a direct drive transmission to evenly distribute the torque load. The McNeilus Standard mixer system has a well-earned reputation for durability and low maintenance. The legendary drum is made from abrasionresistant steel with robotic welding for long life and maximum payload. The drum fins feature a pair of 3/8-in. carbon steel wear rods to deflect the concrete away from high wear areas for increased life and productivity. Other features include a single-piece www.cementamericas.com • Fall 2013 • CEMENT AMERICAS A caravan of McNeilus vehicles paraded through the streets to announce their arrival in Panama City, Panama. 5