The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2017 John P. Gleason Jr. Leadership Awards, honoring individuals who have exhibited leadership in association activities in support of member company objectives and operations. Presented at the PCA Fall Congress in Chicago, the awards recognize individuals for their efforts in three categories: business continuity, market development and young leaders.
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Lafarge Canada to Use Water Treatment Residuals in Cement
Lafarge Canada Inc. and Metro Vancouver have reached a three-year agreement that will see drinking water treatment residuals from the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant be used as a material in cement manufacturing. LafargeHolcim’s Global 2030 Sustainability Plan calls for increased waste-derived resources to be used in its manufacturing processes. The agreement with Metro Vancouver represents a minimum of 10,000 metric tons…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners Reject Cement-Recycling Plant Near Bird Sanctuary
Sarasota County Commissioners turned down a plan to locate a cement-recycling plant near a popular bird sanctuary in southwest Florida, according to WGCU.
Read MoreAsh Grove Cement Announces New CEO
Ash Grove Cement announced that J. Randall Vance, president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to president and chief executive officer. Charles Sunderland, chairman and chief executive officer and part of the fourth generation of Sunderland family members to lead the majority family-owned business, will remain chairman of the board.
Read MoreCemex USA Dedicates Week to Health Education, Wellness
Cemex’s Health Week ran from Aug. 7-11, and nearly 9,000 employees were encouraged to learn the keys to healthy lifestyles that can enhance their lives. The program focused on the Building Blocks of Health and urged employees to be active, eat and drink wisely, prevent stress, quit tobacco, sleep well and be financially fit.
Read MoreSlag Cement Association Launches New Website
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the launch of www.slagcement.org – its new, mobile-friendly website featuring slag cement-related tools, resources and downloadable materials.
Read MoreSpiroflow Rolls Out New Logo
Spiroflow, a global leader in the field of powder handling and dry bulk solids processing, positions itself for the future with a major re-branding initiative featuring a contemporary new logo. The company is an early inventor of the flexible screw conveyor but has greatly expanded their product line through the years via acquisition and in-house product development.
Read MoreMay Cement Shipments Climb to 8.8 Mt
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in May 2017 were about 8.8 million metric tons (Mt), up by 8.2 percent from sales in May 2016, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in May 2017 were Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and…
Read MoreRoanoke Cement Receives 11th Energy Star Certification
Roanoke Cement Co.’s Troutville, Va., plant was honored by the EPA for its major energy reductions over the years. The only cement company in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Roanoke Cement has achieved 11 straight Energy Star certifications in one of the most energy intensive industries in the country.
Read MoreLehigh Hanson Alternative Fuel Proposal Blocked
An Indiana judge has dealt a serious blow to Lehigh Hanson’s Speed, Ind., cement plant’s three-year push to burn hazardous materials, reported The Courier-Journal.
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