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.
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Safety 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.
Read MoreIntercem Americas Heads to ‘The Big Easy’
New Orleans will host the 15th annual Intercem Americas – the world’s leading cement industry conference – Dec. 2-4, 2013, at the InterContinental Hotel. Intercem will provide the latest forecasts, markets news and trading patterns, as well as insight and analysis on shipping and environmental regulations for the U.S. cement industry and the wider Americas region.
Read MoreMan Dies in California Cement Plant Accident
According to MSHA’s preliminary report, on Oct.17 a 52-year-old electrician with five years of experience was injured at the Lebec, Calif., cement operation. The victim was standing on a step ladder, pulling cable in a cable tray.
Read MoreJuly Cement Totals Released
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in July 2013 were about 8.1 million metric tons (Mt), up by 11 percent from the level in July 2012, according to the recently released USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through July were 45.1 Mt, up slightly.
Read MoreWorkers Exposed to Cement Powder in Tucson Plant Accident
Two employees of the Staker Parson cement plant were working under a silo containing cement powder when the automatic control valve malfunctioned and caused the silo to remain in the open position, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
Read MoreCemex Begins $18 Million Housing Project in Dominican Republic
Construction has begun on 186 units of affordable housing in San Pedro de Macoris, a province of the Dominican Republic. The homes are part of the first stage of the Altos del Higuamo project, which includes the construction of 568 houses with a total investment of approximately $18 million, according to a statement released by Cemex. The first 60 units…
Read MoreBel-Ray, Marco Announce Expansion into Columbia
A U.S.-based specialty lubricant company announced the expansion of service with Marco for the distribution of their mining and marine product lines in Colombia. Marco is a mining service company operating in Chile, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and now Colombia.
Read MoreCity Council, Regional Agencies Host Meeting About Lehigh Cement
According to the San Jose Mercury News, the city council of Cupertino, Calif., hosted a forum in early September to update residents on regulatory agencies overseeing Lehigh Southwest Cement’s Cupertino facility and to learn about the latest mandates from the agencies. Updates were given by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District), County of Santa Clara, and San…
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