Titan America Secures DOT Approvals for a Next-Generation Cement in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina

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department of transportation regulatory

A government agency that sets and enforces rules and safety standards for roads, aviation, rail, shipping and public transit, and oversees related infrastructure funding and permits. Its decisions matter to investors because they can change costs, project timelines, operational rules and legal exposure for companies that move people or goods—like a referee whose calls can speed up, slow down or stop a business’s ability to operate and earn revenue.

type 1t blended cement technical

Type 1T blended cement is ordinary portland cement that has been mixed at the factory with a controlled portion of mineral additives such as fly ash, slag or pozzolans to reduce the amount of clinker. Think of it like a recipe where part of the main ingredient is replaced with a cheaper, lower-emission substitute to keep performance while cutting cost and carbon footprint. Investors care because it can lower production costs, improve regulatory compliance on emissions, and affect long-term product demand and margins in the construction materials market.

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A lower-carbon footprint means producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions across a company's operations, products or services compared with a previous level or industry norm. Investors care because reducing emissions can cut energy and compliance costs, lower exposure to regulations and fines, and appeal to customers and institutional buyers—similar to carrying lighter luggage that makes a trip easier and less costly over time.

TriForce^TM cement positions Titan America to scale innovation across infrastructure, urban development, and fast-growing construction markets.

NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Titan America SA (NYSE: TTAM) has become the first materials supplier to secure Department of Transportation (DOT) approvals in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina for a Type 1T blended cement, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of high-performance cement solutions for modern infrastructure and construction.

The approvals confirm the ability of Titan America’s TriForce™ cement to meet rigorous DOT performance requirements while supporting the evolving needs of transportation agencies and the broader construction ecosystem across multiple states.

TriForce cement exemplifies Titan America’s strategy to align material innovation with the future needs of the built environment. TriForce cement delivers the strength, reliability, and consistency required for today’s most demanding construction applications. By optimizing multiple materials into a single engineered solution, TriForce cement enables faster, more predictable construction, greater design flexibility, and a lower-carbon footprint—helping the broader construction value chain build more durable cities and infrastructure, as well as architecturally ambitious projects.

“TriForce cement represents more than a new product for Titan America—it reflects a scalable platform for innovation at the intersection of performance, sustainability, and long-term value creation in construction,” said Bill Zarkalis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Titan America. “With TriForce, we are offering a smarter, more resilient cement engineered to address real-world challenges in concrete production and placement.”

About Titan America SA

Titan America is a leading vertically-integrated producer of cement and building materials in the high-growth economic mega-regions of the U.S. East Coast, with operations and leading market positions across Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, and Metro New York/New Jersey. Titan America’s family of company brands includes Essex Cement, Roanoke Cement, Titan Florida, Titan Virginia Ready-Mix, S&W Ready-Mix, Powhatan Ready Mix, Titan Mid-Atlantic Aggregates, and Separation Technologies. Titan America’s operations include cement plants, construction aggregates and sand mines, ready-mix concrete plants, concrete block plants, fly ash production facilities, marine import and rail terminals, and distribution hubs.

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