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Using Natural Gas As a Power Source
Can’t Get Natural Gas at Your Plant? Now There is a Way. By Mark S. Kuhar
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20 Ideas to Improve Plant Productivity and Profitability By Mark S. Kuhar
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“The Wall” and Its Potential Impact on Cement Consumption The following is a Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence analysis of potential impacts to cement consumption associated with building a wall along the border of Mexico that is being considered by the Trump Administration. For context, the land border with Mexico crosses four U.S. states, spanning 1,933 miles: California (140…
Read MoreMitsubishi Cement to Release South Quarry Final EIR
The Mitsubishi Cement Corp. and its consultants anticipate a June release of the Final Environmental Impact Report of its South Quarry project, reported the Daily Press. Following its release, the San Bernardino County, Calif., board of supervisors and the U.S. Forest Service will consider approving the EIR, which has been in the works since 2009. If approved, Mitsubishi will submit…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement to Broaden Footprint in Pacific Northwest
HeidelbergCement subsidiary Cadman Materials Inc., a Lehigh Hanson company, has entered into an agreement to purchase the Pacific Northwest materials business of Cemex USA for $150 million. The materials business consists of seven quarries, five ready mixed and two asphalt operations in Oregon and Washington. Closing of the transaction, which is subject to final approval by regulators, is expected during…
Read MoreSlag Cement Association Awards Outstanding Projects
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) presented eight Project of the Year awards during the American Concrete Institute’s Spring Convention in Detroit. The awards were given in the categories of architectural, durability, green design, high performance, innovative applications, and sustainability.
Read MoreCemex Publishes First Integrated Report
Cemex published its first Integrated Report, “Integrated Strategy for a Better Future,” with information covering 2016. The report was designed to provide a holistic analysis of the company’s strategic vision, performance, governance and value creation.
Read MoreCemex LatAm Opens Guatemala Plant Expansion
Cemex LatAm Holding (CLH) completed the expansion of cement production and bagging capacity at its plant in Puerto de San José, Guatemala.
Read MoreCalPortland Earns 2017 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized CalPortland with a 2017 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements and the promotion of best energy management practices throughout the industry. This is the 13th consecutive award for CalPortland, a feat that has never been matched…
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