Mexico: Cemex México has recorded over 40,000 listeners to its Masters del Concreto concrete podcast since its launch in June 2024. The podcast features host and Cemex México president Ricardo Naya in discussion with other leaders from around the industry. Most recently, Naya interviewed construction firm Anahuac Organización Constructora president Enrique Martínez-Ábrego about the role of cement and concrete for development in Mexico.

Noticias Financieras News has reported that the podcast aims to inform young people about the world of concrete. The series is available on Cemex México’s YouTube page.

US: Equity firm Cordatus Capital has completed an investment in Texas-based Titan Ready Mix. Titan Ready Mix produces ready-mix concrete in Cresson, Springtown and Venus to supply the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. Cordatus Capital says that it aims to accelerate the producer’s regional expansion, including through potential new acquisitions in North Texas.

Cordatus Capital partner Kevin Lippincott said "Although Titan is a relatively new entrant in the Dallas-Fort Worth ready-mix market, CEO Danny Paterson and chief operating officer Jeremy Briggs have already helped position it as the standard for delivering consistent, quality product on time and at fair value."

US: CRH subsidiary Oldcastle Infrastructure has acquired precast concrete company Cook Concrete Products. Cook Concrete Products produces and sells precast elements in California, Oregon and Nevada.

Oldcastle Infrastructure president Jason Jackson said "Adding Cook Concrete Products to our business fills a geographic gap, bringing manufacturing capability and product breadth that will enable Oldcastle Infrastructure to deliver more value to our customers in the region."

Oldcastle Infrastructure president, West Region pipe & precast and stormwater, Matt Clemson said "Cook Concrete Products has extensive market knowledge, established customer relationships and a solid reputation as a provider of high-quality products and outstanding customer service. The addition of Cook Concrete Products strengthens our solutions offering and better positions us as our customers' strategic partner of choice."

Algeria: China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and Cosider Travaux Publics have commissioned a new concrete railway sleeper plant in Tindouf. The Global Times newspaper has reported that the plant will supply the upcoming 575km-long Western Algeria Railway Mining Line project. The railway will conform to local European-based standards, while incorporating Chinese heavy-haul systems and materials.

General manager Xu Huaxiang said "This sleeper factory is the first standardised concrete sleeper plant built by a Chinese company in the Sahara."