McInnis Cement outlined an Atlantic provinces distribution plan anchored on the acquisition of two CRH Canada terminals serving New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The company said it will honor the orders of the clients supplied through those terminals and integrate their current employees.
Read MoreMonth: September 2017
Holcim Obtains Approval for Solar Array
Holcim (US) Inc.’s proposal for a 10-MW solar generating system near its Hagerstown, Md., cement plant received unanimous approval for a zoning exception, reported Herald-Mail Media. The project site is zoned agriculture (rural) with a mineral overlay. It is estimated that the generated solar power will offset the manufacturer’s power needs by 20 percent a year.
Read MoreFlexicon IBC Discharger Ideal for Low Profile Areas
A new Bulk-Out low profile discharger from Flexicon raises and positions rigid Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) without the use of a forklift, and makes a dust-tight connection to a surge hopper available with outlets to charge a flexible screw conveyor, tubular cable conveyor or pneumatic conveying system.
Read MoreBeumer Introduces New Stretch Film Hood
Beumer Group launched an easy-opening stretch film hood that can optimize unpacking operations and eliminate the need for cutting tools. The product allows retail store and logistic center employees to quickly and easily remove the film when unpacking or repacking goods.
Read MoreCEMTEC Offers Kiln Inlet Measurement System
ENOTEC’s CEMTEC kiln inlet measurement is a robust measuring system that is well suited to cement plants. It allows O2, CO, NO and SO2 parameters to be continuously measured in the kiln inlet chamber. In conjunction with additional measurements, it serves to further optimise the production of clinker.
Read MoreMaking A Sandwich
Cement Plants Fed by Sandwich Belt High-Angle Conveyors Can Save You Some Bread. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreTearing Down the Build Up
Resolving Material Accumulation in a Cement Plant Limestone Silo. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreUp on the Roof: Staying on Top of Cement Silo Protection
How to Pick the Right Roof-Top and Silo Coating. By Dennis Blauser and Tim Thieman
Read MoreLevel With Me
New Radar Technology Offers Accurate Continuous Level Measurement in Cement Plants. By Joe Incontri
Read MoreToscas Tells Congress to Boost Infrastructure Spending
Portland Cement Association President and CEO James Toscas penned an editorial for The Hill asking Congress to get moving on infrastructure investment. He wrote:
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