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Promotion requires the active participation of all stakeholders to ensure success. A team effort is necessary at the local level; supported by programs, marketing tools, and measurement at the national level. CEMEX supports, and is actively involved with the following national associations to promote cement and concrete as a construction material of choice.
38800 Country Club Dr.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Phone: 248-848-3716
Fax: 248-848-3720
www.aci-int.org
www.aci-int.net
Founded in 1904, ACI International is a technical and educational society dedicated
to improving the design, construction, manufacture, and maintenance of concrete
structures and disseminating knowledge about concrete technology. Headquartered
in Farmington Hills, Michigan, ACI International has over 17,000 members and
87 chapters worldwide. Through its approximately 150 technical and educational
committees, ACI develops codes, standards and reports, which are universally
accepted.
5420 Old Orchard Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847-966-2272
Fax: 847-966-9970
www.pavement.com
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is the national professional
organization of the concrete pavement industry. The ACPA and its network of
chapters and state paving associations represent members in marketing/promotion,
government affairs, and research/technical support associated with concrete
pavements used for highways, airports, streets, and roads. ACPA's more than
650 members include paving contractors, cement companies, equipment manufacturers,
material and service suppliers, ready-mixed concrete producers, allied associations/organizations,
bonding and insurance companies, consulting firms, and other allied organizations
and individuals.
960 Harlem Avenue, #112
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: 847-657-9730
Fax: 847-657-9728
www.forms.org
The voice of the insulating concrete form industry in North America, ICFA is
an information clearinghouse that manages trade shows, seminars, and committee
meetings as well as programs in research, codes, and promotion. Involvement
extends to allied industries and trade associations to foster the growth of
the ICF industry.
2302 Horse Pen Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 703-713-1900
Fax: 703-713-1910
www.ncma.org
NCMA is the only national organization representing manufacturers of concrete
block, pavers, segmental retaining walls and related products. The association
carries out a wide range of technical, research, marketing, government relations
and other activities on behalf of its members.
900 Spring Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-1400
Fax: 301-585-4219
www.nrmca.org
For seventy years, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has represented
producers of ready mixed concrete and those companies that provide materials
and support to the industry. NRMCA provides its members with education, training,
product promotion assistance, information on research and technology and representation
before Congress and regulatory bodies. The primary goal of NRMCA is to increase
the professionalism of the industry.
1605 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-525-8788
www.nssga.org
NSSGA is the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. On Feb. 12, 2001,
the merged National Stone Association and National Aggregates Association
became the NSSGA. The association represents the crushed stone, sand and
gravel-or aggregates-industries. Its member companies produce more than 92
percent of the crushed stone and 75 percent of the sand and gravel consumed
annually in the United States.
Portland Cement Association
5420 Old Orchard Road
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.966.6200
fax 847.966.8389
www.cement.org
Portland Cement Association
1130 Connecticut Avenue, N. W., Suite 1250
Washington, D.C. 20036
202.408.9494
fax 202.408.0877
Where cement and concrete are concerned, so is the Portland Cement Association: in manufacturing, in raising
the quality of construction, in improving our product and its uses, in contributing to a better environment. In practice,
this mandate means well-rounded programs of market development, education, research, technical services, and
government affairs on behalf of PCA members-cement companies in the United States and Canada.
American Concrete Pipe Association
1303 West Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 305
Irving, Texas 75038-3008
Phone (972) 506-7216
Fax (972) 506-7682
www.concrete-pipe.org
The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is a nonprofit organization, composed primarily
of manufacturers of concrete pipe and related conveyance products located throughout the United States,
Canada and in over 40 foreign countries. ACPA membership also includes manufacturers of equipment
and/or providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry.
Established in 1907, ACPA provides members with research, technical and marketing support to promote
and advance the use of concrete pipe for drainage and pollution control applications.
P.O. Box 204
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
Phone: 319-895-6911
Fax: 319-895-8830
www.tilt-up.org
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association consists of contractors, engineers, architects,
and suppliers dedicated to improving the quality of tilt-up construction and
expanding its use. The Association produces marketing and promotional literature
and audio/visual aids for its members; develops and conducts educational seminars;
develops technical documents and guidelines; and, provides referrals. TCA hosts
a web site: www.tilt-up.org and is developing, in conjunction with ACI, a certification
program for field supervisory personnel.
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