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This paper traces the history of the use of blended cements in Canada and the USA and describes briefly the various supplementary cementing materials which have been, and are being, used to produce blended cements. A rationale is given as to why the blended cements in North America constitute only a very insignificant amount of the total cement production. Reference is made to the current ASTM and...