Cemex is transforming the global building materials industry with the launch of Cemex Go, a first-of-its-kind, fully digital customer integration platform.
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Beumer Introduces Bag-in-Bag System
The new Beumer bag-in-bag system quickly and reliably packs filled paper bags individually or in groups with a weather-resistant plastic film. This protects the contents against moisture, dust, insects and other environmental influences during storage and transport. The system is easy to integrate into existing filling and packaging lines.
Read MoreStellar Materials Rolls Out New Refractory Series
Stellar Materials introduced a new line of refractory products, that can substantially reduce the cost of most furnace repairs through its ability to provide consistent properties regardless of installation method.
Read MoreWorld Cement Association Adds New Members
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that China National Building Materials Group, the largest cement producer in the world, and Saudi Cement Group have joined its fast-growing, international membership.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement, EMBL Explore CO2 Reduction Solutions
HeidelbergCement and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) have signed an agreement on a three-year collaboration to exchange scientific and technical knowledge. A new Memorandum of Understanding aims to encourage beneficial knowledge exchange in areas related to CO2 emission reduction, avoidance and recovery as well as driving innovation.
Read MoreRoanoke Cement Sites Earn WHC Recertification
Four Roanoke Cement Co. sites were recently recertified by the Wildlife Habitat Council during an event celebrating corporate conservation. The sites include Roanoke Cement’s Front Royal, Richmond and Bristol, Va., locations as well as its Winston-Salem, N.C., cement terminal.
Read MoreCemex Opens Denver Distribution Terminal
Cemex USA recently launched operations at a new rail-served cement distribution terminal in Commerce City, Colo., that is designed to bring quality building materials to the Denver Metro area. The new terminal strengthens the company’s cement-distribution capabilities across Colorado, meeting the demands of the growing construction economy.
Read MoreCement Conference Opens Exhibitor Registration
Exhibit booth space is now available for the 60th Annual IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Conference in Nashville, Tenn., May 6-10, 2018. The gathering is the largest U.S. conference in the cement industry and features technical paper presentations, training sessions, a state of the industry report, networking opportunities and more.
Read MoreCement Companies Fined $68M for Price Fixing in Colombia
Colombia’s industrial regulator imposed combined fines of around $68 million for alleged price fixing against the top three cement companies operating in the country – Cementos Argos, Cemex Colombia and Holcim (Colombia) – as well as some of its executives, reported the Finance Colombia.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Realigns Management to be More ‘Market-Focused’
LafargeHolcim’s board of directors announced the revamping of its management structure to make countries more accountable for market strategies and results in a bid to boost growth and performance.
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