Lafarge signed a partnership agreement with the U.S. start-up Solidia Technologies to industrialize an innovative technology that could reduce the environmental footprint of pre-cast concrete. The technology allows lower CO2 emissions in the cement production process, and involves the capture of CO2 in precast concrete manufacturing. Overall, CO2 emissions could be reduced by up to 70 percent.
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Camfil Names New President, CEO
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) parent company Camfil (Stockholm, Sweden) appointed Magnus Yngen to the position of president and CEO. He succeeds Alan O’Connell, who held the post for the past 12 years and was instrumental in taking Camfil to its current position as a leader in the air filtration industry.
Read MoreCemex Reports Third-Quarter 2013 Results
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that consolidated net sales reached $4.0 billion during the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 3 percent versus the comparable period in 2012. Operating EBITDA increased by 2 percent during the quarter to $747 million versus the same period in 2012.
Read MoreSafety Barrier
The Skipper versatile barrier XS unit has all the versatility of the standard Skipper unit, but is for use without cones or posts, making it ideal for use inside any building, according to the company. The XS model has 9 meters of retractable tape, as well as connector points for affixing to its own unique range of Skipper accessories.
Read MoreContinuous Emissions Monitoring System
The new Thermo Scientific Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (PM CEMS) improves accuracy by offering true mass concentration that meets the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-traceable standards for customers seeking to comply with the Utility Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Portland Cement Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and the Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Boiler MACT.
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