US: National Gypsum has launched Permabase WP Waterproof Cement Board, a 1.3cm-thick cement board with a waterproof core, reinforced edge and smoother surface and stronger tile bond than previous Permabase boards for mould and moisture resistance and ease of cutting and installation. National Gypsum product manager for Permabase Tony Fuller said that “National Gypsum is committed to creating innovative products with performance benefits” for construction.

Germany: UK-based Triton Investment Management Limited subsidiary Scur-Alpha has entered into a share purchase agreement with Volkswagen for the German gear manufacturer Renk. Renk will continue to serve the cement industry with its special gear units and horizontal slide bearings under the new ownership.

India: Switzerland-based LafargeHolcim has co-located its global digital and business services at a single site in Mumbai. The company says that the Global Hub will enable it to ‘focus on providing modern global platforms and capabilities, accelerating the pace of innovation at a local, regional and global level.’

US: The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has launched a campaign called ‘Shaped by Concrete,’ which aims to teach people about how concrete made with cement ‘shapes the world to make our communities, city and country better’ by telling stories based on the themes of ‘sustainability, resilience and durability.’ “We are excited to share bold, compelling stories of how we can make the world a better place, shaped by concrete,” said PCA president and CEO Mike Ireland.