The Timken Co. recently introduced its full Revolvo split cylindrical roller bearing housed unit line to the North American marketplace. The company added the Revolvo line, which is well-known across Europe, to its bearing and power transmission product lineup when it acquired the assets of Revolvo Ltd. late last year. This launch is consistent with the company’s strategy of expanding its portfolio…
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Cementos Argos Cement Shipments Up 15 Percent
At the end of September, Cementos Argos combined saw a double-digit growth in terms of its revenues, EBITDA and net profit – all figures that were driven, once again, by recovery in the United States, improvements in market dynamics in Colombia and the implementation of its operational efficiency programs across all of its regional divisions.
Read MoreAgencies Hold Public Meeting on Lehigh Cupertino Plant
An early November meeting with Santa Clara County residents and regulators eased public concerns about the Lehigh Southwest Cement facilities in unincorporated Cupertino, Calif., reported the San Jose Mercury News. County Supervisor Joe Simitian hosted the informational two-hour meeting, and was joined by 12 representatives from seven different regulatory agencies.
Read MorePCA Applauds Passage of Multi-Year Highway Bill
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for last month’s passage of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act (STRRA), a multi-year federal highway bill.
Read MoreSeven Cemex Plants Honored for Conservation Efforts
Cemex USA announced that seven of its cement plants earned Conservation Certification with the Wildlife Habitat Council for its conservation education programs, superior management of wildlife enhancement and land stewardship projects. The plants were: Miami, Fairborn (Ohio), Clinchfield (Ga.), Knoxville, Louisville, Demopolis (Ala.) and Balcones (New Braunfels, Texas). “Cemex USA is honored to receive certification through the Wildlife Habitat Council for…
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