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Despite the continued slowdown in both the U.S. economy and construction activity, gains are being seen in cement consumption until 2013. According to the most recent economic forecasts, double-digit increases are on the horizon. This combined with a major push for increased highway spending legislation and government policy have cement manufacturers gearing up for a major demand bump in 2013, led by sustained improvement in private sector fundamentals, such as job creation, investment and ease of lending standards.

As a result, cement producers are beginning to build and upgrade both plants and terminals at an impressive pace; equipment makers are meeting their needs.