With an investment of $450 million, Argos will increase its installed capacity in Colombia by 24 percent –9.5 to 11.8 million tpy – through a new production line at its Sogamoso, Boyacá, plant. Confidence in Colombia’s growth, proximity to Bogota and the majority of the infrastructure plan projects, as well as access to abundant sources of raw materials and fuels,…
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Elementia to Buy Lafarge Stake, Considers IPO
Mexican construction conglomerate Elementia is considering a stock listing as it strengthens its cement business by buying French partner Lafarge SA’s minority stake in joint-venture Cementos Fortaleza, reported the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreCTLGroup Brings Consultant Onboard
Hamlin Jennings, PhD, has joined CTLGroup as an affiliated consultant. In his new role, Dr. Jennings will consult on cement chemistry, cementitious composite microstructural characterization, concrete durability, and mechanisms of creep and shrinkage. Dr. Jennings’ work includes forensic investigations, new product development and applying new technologies for characterizing cement and concrete behavior.
Read MoreAir Cannons Hammer Preheater Buildup at Nebraska Plant
Ash Grove Cement has solved a buildup problem in the precalciner of its Louisville, Neb., plant by installing a network of high-performance air cannons, improving material flow and drastically reducing the need to hydro-lance. The series of 25 air cannons from Martin Engineering fires a powerful discharge of compressed air in a prescribed pattern to remove material that becomes adhered…
Read MoreLafarge, Holcim Notify EU Commission of Merger
Building materials groups Lafarge and Holcim have formally notified the European Commission of their merger plan to create the world’s biggest cement group, LafargeHolcim, reported Reuters. The all-share combination, which requires approval from regulators around the world, already has the green light from seven countries (Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa, Morocco, Kenya and Singapore), executives told reporters on a conference…
Read MoreCementos Argos Releases Positive Third Quarter Results
Argos has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2014 (3Q14). Consolidated income showed an increase of 16 percent compared to the same period in 2013, with both cement and concrete sales volumes continuing their steady upward trend, with accumulated growth rates of 9 percent and 18 percent, respectively.
Read MorePCA Honors Lafarge Plant for Innovative CKD Recycling
Lafarge North America Paulding cement plant in Paulding, Ohio, received the Innovation Award from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine as part of the 2014 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards. The Innovation Award recognizes cement industry leaders in the development and application of innovative technologies and techniques relevant to environmental protection or energy efficiency. The Lafarge…
Read MoreSkyonic Opens Commercial-Scale Carbon Capture and Utilization Facility
Designed to be both beneficial for the environment and profitable for business, Skyonic Corp. opened Capitol SkyMine, a commercial-scale carbon capture and utilization facility, on Oct. 21. Located at Capitol Aggregates’ San Antonio cement plant, the $125 million Capitol SkyMine will have a total carbon impact of 300,000 tons annually through the direct capture of 75,000 tons of CO2 and…
Read MoreLehigh Hanson Plant Wins PCA Award
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine recognized Lehigh Hanson, Inc., and its Lehigh Cement Co. Union Bridge cement plant in Union Bridge, Md., with the Environmental Performance Award as part of the 2014 Cement Industry Energy & Environment Awards. The award was presented at PCA’s Fall Meeting in Chicago. Lehigh Hanson implemented a mercury reduction program at its…
Read MoreN.Y. Senators Seek Investigation of McInnis Plant
New York is joining Michigan and Ohio in criticizing a McInnis Cement plant subsidized by the province of Quebec for potentially violating fair trade standards, according to the Times Union.
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