The Business Case for Calcined Clay Production in the U.S. – A Market Driven Approach will be presented by Lucas Moreno Kristiansen, VP Growth & New Business Development, York Building Products at the upcoming Cementitious Materials Congress Americas held at the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel on April 2 and 3.
Multiple global and U.S. economic forces are shifting rapidly changing the demand and supply landscape for cementitious products. Trends that include domestic clinker production, availability of SCMs, supply chain volatility and costs, and a global trade environment driving local or near local production, together support the case for investment production of SCMs. The convergence of these macro trends with the technical end economical benefits of Calcined Clay production and use support a compelling case for the development of Calcined Clay facilities. This session will cover a practical approach to the evaluation of calcined clay projects for the U.S. market.
Founded in the 1940s, York Building Products (YBP) has long been recognized as a leading producer and supplier of construction materials in the Mid-Atlantic region. Part of the Stewart Group of Companies, YBP provides sand, crushed stone, gravel, industrial minerals, colored cements, concrete, asphalt, and masonry products to customers across the Eastern United States. Known for consistent quality and outstanding service, the company continues to innovate through research and development that meets evolving industry needs. Most recently, YBP has focused on calcined clay, conducting extensive production and testing in partnership with customers, collaborators, and national cementitious materials suppliers—further solidifying its leadership in advanced building solutions.
About the Speaker
Lucas is an experienced executive recognized for driving transformative growth across diverse industries. In his current role at York Building Products, he spearheads the growth of a high-purity silica sand division and oversees the industrial development of calcined clays. Previously, he served as Vice President of Growth and New Business Development and Chief Innovation Officer at Argos Cement, where he orchestrated market-shaping strategies, led the innovation portfolio and fueled sustainable revenue expansion.
Over the course of his career, Lucas has led strategic, growth, and innovation initiatives for major players in building materials, banking, real estate, energy, and professional services. Renowned for forging high-impact partnerships, navigating complex markets, and uniting cross-functional teams, he consistently delivers results that position organizations for robust, long-term success.
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