Maine’s congressional delegation said federal officials should ensure that reports of unfair subsidies involving Quebec-based McInnis Cement will not harm businesses in their state, reported CTV News.
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Lafarge Canada to Use Filtration Residuals in Cement Production
After a successful trial of using drinking water treatment residuals in the production of cement at its Richmond plant, Lafarge Canada and Metro Vancouver have entered a three-year contract, reported the Vancouver Sun. Metro will pay Lafarge about $435,000 a year, which covers capital expenditures, such as additional storage facilities, and the additional mixing that Lafarge needs to do in…
Read MorePCA: Cement Industry Ready for Boost in Public Work, Infrastructure
U.S. cement manufacturers have ample production capacity to meet increased demand from infrastructure revitalization efforts being contemplated by the Trump administration and Congress, an analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) concluded. The industry is currently operating at roughly 79 percent of capacity, estimated at 108 million metric tons (Mt) per year; when coupled with terminal storage and transfer capabilities,…
Read MoreWorld Cement Association Appoints Chairman of Events and Marketing
The World Cement Association (WCA), an international non-profit organization representing the interests of the cement industry worldwide, announced the appointment of Raman Mangabhai as chairman of events and marketing.
Read MoreMole-Master to Donate Junior 360H Whip Machine to Kansas State University
Mole-Master Services Corp., a leader in providing silo cleanout services and products to a broad spectrum of industries, donated a Junior 360H to Kansas State University (Manhattan, Kansas) for the university’s unique feed mill training program. Dr. Charles Stark and his students received the donated machine at the recent 2017 IPPE show.
Read MoreConveyor Belt Tracker Technology
Martin Engineering introduced a more effective return belt tracking system that uses high-quality materials for easier maintenance and a longer unit life. Building upon the standard crowned roller, the Martin Roller Tracker uses a unique ribbed lagging made of durable polyurethane to increase performance and wear life. The roller does not come in contact with the belt edge, which means…
Read MorePneumatic Weigh Hopper with Fill/Pass Valve
Flexicon introduced a new weigh hopper with a fill/pass valve for dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems. Suspended from three small-scale load cells, the gain-in-weight hopper delivers higher accuracy than loss-of-weight systems requiring higher-capacity load cells.
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Read MoreFLSmidth Receives EcoCementos Plant Order
FLSmidth obtained an order from OHL Industrial for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a cement plant with a capacity of 3,150 tons per day. The plant will be located in Rio Claro, Municipio de Sonson Departamento de Antioquia, Colombia. The end client of the project is EcoCementos (Empresa Colombiana de Cementos S.A.S.), a company jointly owned by Cementos…
Read MoreSt Marys Cement Pilots New Project to Reduce Emissions
St Marys Cement, a Votorantim Cimentos company, is taking part in a demonstration project that reveals how carbon dioxide waste can fuel the production of valuable raw materials.
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