HeidelbergCement and Bedford, Mass.-based Joule have entered into a partnership designed to explore the application of Joule’s technology to mitigate carbon emissions in cement manufacturing. This initial relationship fits well with Joule’s strategy of turning waste CO2 into liquid fuel. A successful partnership between the two companies could over time result in the co-location of Joule’s Helioculture Technology at one…
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October Cement Shipments Drop 2.2 Percent
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in October 2015 were about 9.3 million metric tons (Mt), down by 2.2 percent from the level in October 2014, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through October totaled 77.6 Mt, up by 2.6 percent from the same period…
Read MoreRoller Bearing Housed Units
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…
Read MoreCementos 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…
Read MoreLehigh Tests Recycled Plastics as Kiln Fuel
The Lehigh Cement plant in Glens Falls, N.Y., will burn recycled plastics, paper and other materials as a test fuel this month, reported the Albany Times Union. The plant, which normally burns coal in its kilns, will burn the test fuel through Jan. 21 and review pollution emission results with the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Read MorePCA Celebrates 100th Anniversary
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Portland Cement Association (PCA). During the last 100 years, PCA has become widely recognized as the authority on the technology, economics, and applications of cement and concrete.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim, CDC Group to Form New Company
LafargeHolcim and CDC Group plc – the UK’s development finance institution – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a company to produce and promote an affordable low-carbon construction solution for developing countries.
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