New Technology Generates Power Using Energy Created by Conveyor Belts. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreConveying Energy
Year: 2016
Pumping to Stay Open
BJM’s KZN Pump Discharges Heavy Sand And Gravel Slurry, Keeps Roads Open At Cement Plant. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe Meaning of Life
Determining The Lifespan Of ‘Lubed For Life’ Bearings, Or At Least Its L10 Life. By Ian A. Rubin
Read MorePortland Cement Association 100th Anniversary
1916-2016Key Events In Association History, and The People, Places and Projects That Built an Important Industry Organization.
Read MoreMAPEI Americas Adds Cement Additives to Portfolio
MAPEI is extending the production of its C-ADD Division (cement additives) to North America. The cement additives being introduced include grinding aids, strength enhancers, Cr(VI)-reducing additives and dust-control technology for all types of cement.
Read MoreMSHA Posts Fatalgram for 11th Metal/Nonmetal Mine Fatality
On Aug. 9, 2016, a 33-year-old leadman contractor with four years of experience was killed at Cemex’s Kosmos Cement Co. facility in Louisville, Ky. The victim was attempting to replace the lift cable pulleys on the barge loadout chute, when the anchor point for the temporary rigging separated from the chute and it unexpectedly fell. The falling chute caused the…
Read MoreCement Industry Applauds B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan
The Cement Association of Canada praised the province of British Columbia on the release of its Climate Leadership Plan. Climate change is the single most important issue facing our society today and this plan lays the foundation for industries to play a major role in assisting government in meeting its 2050 targets.
Read MoreEssroc Plant Loses Zoning Appeal to Burn Alternative Fuel
The Clark County Board of Zoning Appeals deemed an earlier decision to allow Essroc’s Speed, Ind., cement plant to burn hazardous waste as void, reported the Courier-Journal. Essroc argued in a filing with the board that county officials were wrong to reverse an earlier determination that no zoning changes were needed for it to burn the chemical waste.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Releases Sustainability Report
HeidelbergCement released its seventh sustainability report, which highlights important topics and challenges for the company in its drive for sustainable development. Sustainability Report 2015 also includes the company’s activities in the arena of environmental protection, employees, workplace safety and social responsibility.
Read MoreFive Cemex Plants Earn Energy Star Status
Five Cemex USA cement plants achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star certification for 2016. The plants – Brooksville (Fla.), Miami (Fla.), Clinchfield (Ga.), Fairborn (Ohio) and Victorville (Calif.) – are being recognized by the EPA for their efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability.
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