US: Texoma Ready Mix has opened a new ready-mix concrete plant in Ardmore, Oklahoma. KXII News has reported that the company will employ 15 people, and currently needs to hire more concrete mixer truck drivers.

Regarding the on-going hiring process, CEO Derek Proctor said “We’re almost set here, but need a few more, and hopefully grow to need more than that.”

Ireland/Germany: Ireland-based Combilift has launched COMBi-SPI, a pivoting dual-wheel configured self-propelled inloader for lifting and transporting precast concrete elements of up to 30t. The launch took place at the Bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich, Germany. The COMBi-SPI features inloader pallets lifted on twin rails along a split chassis, with a side-facing cab for optimal operator visibility.

Costa Rica: Holcim Costa Rica has formally requested approval from the Competition Commission to acquire a ready-mix concrete plant and an aggregates site from América Construcciones, Noticias Financieras News has reported. Holcim Costa Rica’s existing assets include a cement plant and alternative fuels (AF) processing unit, along with quarries and retail outlets belonging to its Disense chain.

The acquisition will advance Holcim’s regional expansion strategy, which also included the acquisition of Cemex’s Guatemalan business in September 2024.

Kazakhstan: Sika has inaugurated its new concrete admixtures and mortars plant at Ust-Kamenogorsk in East Kazakhstan. Dow Jones Newswires has reported that the plant is Sika’s fourth in the country. It is intended to serve growing demand from the local mining and construction sectors.