US: Beran Concrete has entered into a leasing agreement for three Monarch Cement ready-mix concrete plants in Kansas. American City Business Journal has reported that the parties hope that the deal will help to prevent ‘larger competitors from entering smaller markets.’
US: Fabcon has launched VersaCore Pro, a structural precast concrete wall system. The producer says that the system is lighter, stronger and more durable than pre-existing options and accelerates construction timelines.
CEO Mike Rafi said "We examined every aspect of our products and processes to deliver a solution that sets a new benchmark for enduring value.”
India: The Haryana Town and Country Planning Department has issued show-cause notices to 90 ready-mix concrete plants over suspected illegal operations in Gurugram. The Economic Times newspaper has reported that the action is intended to help reduce dust emissions and silt accumulation around roads.
A coordination committee met on 8 January 2026 to review local compliance with air quality.
Azerbaijan: The production of precast concrete elements more than tripled year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025, to 111,000m³, Monthly Azerbaijan Business Monitoring News has reported. Despite this, the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan recorded a 3% decline in the total value of the national building materials output in the period, to US$771m.
