Lehigh Hanson Leads $1.2 Billion in U.S. Cement Projects as Demand Strengthens

SUGAR LAND--July 15, 2021--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--U.S. industry is recovering from pandemic-driven lockdowns more quickly than once predicted, but the cement market is among those found to have been in better-than-expected shape even throughout 2020. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) recently noted U.S. cement consumption grew 2% last year, and its "Spring Cement Consumption Forecast for 2021-22" indicates domestic demand could exceed 2020's growth. Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.2 billion in capital-spending projects related to cement production across the U.S. that have a medium (70% to 80%) to high (81% to 99%) likelihood of beginning construction as scheduled. Within this article: Details on some of the major cement-production projects that are likely to or already have started construction as scheduled, including those from leading companies such as Lehigh Hanson Incorporated, HeidelbergCement AG, National Cement Company of Alabama Incorporated, Vicat Group, US Cement LLC and Royal White Cement Incorporated. Other companies featured: Jefferies Financial Group Incorporated (NYSE:JEF)