The organization conducts and sponsors research,[2] participates in setting cement manufacturing standards,[3][4] and disseminates free designs of concrete-based architectural structures,[5] among other functions.

[6] At the time, cement was packaged in reusable cloth sacks that were returned to the manufacturer, but that created problems for consumers.

[7] On October 1, 1902, this issue prompted the formation of a temporary organization that would represent all the manufacturers involved.

[8] The organization was unofficially called "the Eastern Portland Cement Manufacturers.

[10] This article is based on the text donated by the Wenard Institute under CC-BY-4.0 license.