McInnis Cement announced the production of the first cement at its Port-Daniel–Gascons plant on June 16, meeting the company’s established deadlines for the project.
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Colacem Canada’s Requested Amendment Passes
The mayors of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have voted in favor of an official plan amendment requested by Colacem Canada, reported The Review. The company plans to build a cement plant on Highway 17 outside L’Orignal, Ontario, and needed the amendment to move forward.
Read MoreKespry to Host Free Drone Webinar
Kespry is hosting a free drone webinar on June 15 at 2 p.m. EST for those interested in learning how actionable insights from drone data are saving companies time and money. Brian Biggerstaff, environmental manager at CSA Materials, will discuss how his company uses the Kespry Automated Drone System for inventory management, environmental management and visualizing shot blasts.
Read MoreProtect Your Data
Here are 9 Surefire Steps to Lock Down Your Cyber Security By Clinton Henry
Read MoreUsing Natural Gas As a Power Source
Can’t Get Natural Gas at Your Plant? Now There is a Way. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreInnovation in Action
20 Ideas to Improve Plant Productivity and Profitability By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MorePCA Market Intelligence Special Update:
“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.
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