The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced it expects U.S. cement consumption to reach 3.5 percent annual growth during the remainder of 2017 and 2018, based on analysis of data and policies likely to impact the industry in the years ahead. Late last year, PCA changed its initial U.S. cement consumption prediction for 2017 from 4.2 percent to 3.1 percent growth.
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LafargeHolcim Taps Sika Exec as New CEO
LafargeHolcim announced the appointment of Jan Jenisch as chief executive officer, effective October 16. He succeeds Eric Olsen who announced his resignation in late April, effective July 15, due to fallout from the company’s admission that it had struck deals with armed groups in Syria. LafargeHolcim Chairman Beat Hess will become the interim CEO during the transition period.
Read MoreHawk Measurement Launches New Smart Switch Series
The Gladiator Smart Admittance Level Switch is designed to detect the level of liquids, slurries, powders or solids in a tank or vessel. The unit is suitable for a broad range of products and dielectric constants and can operate at temperatures of up to 450 C (842 F). The unit measures the capacitance or “admittance” between a probe and the…
Read MoreFour Cemex Cement Plants Achieve Energy Star Status
Cemex USA announced that four of its cement plants achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for 2017, recognized for their efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Read MoreReducing Carbon in Concrete Through Cement
Concrete is one of the best materials for resilient, durable and energy-efficient structures and buildings, but it can become a significant source of carbon. Andy Spencer, sustainability director for Cemex UK and chair of the UK Sustainable Concrete Forum, discussed how to change this in the latest episode of Construction Climate Talks.
Read MoreCSI Releases Low-Carbon Technology Review
A new report published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) focuses on the availability of the latest technologies and the need to increase research and development that can help the cement industry mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions. In light of the Paris Agreement’s entry into force, the CSI initiated an in-depth review of…
Read MoreMcInnis Cement Produces First Cement at New Plant
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.
Read MoreColacem 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.
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