Innovative Belt Cleaning Technology Eliminates Carryback at Cement Plant. By Mark S. Kuhar
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Month: January 2018
Looking to the Future
Lafarge’s Ravena Plant Completes Three-Year Modernization Project. By Josephine Smith
Read MoreNACA Delivers Strong Message to Congress
The North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) – of which the Portland Cement Association is a member – sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and others in support of the objectives of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (H.R. 1), particularly those provisions reducing the corporate tax rate and encouraging capital investment.
Read MoreSpiroflow Launches New Website
Following the release of its new branding in July 2017, bulk material handling and automation specialist Spiroflow revealed a new website in November. The website features a fresh, modern design, and sets a new benchmark in the industry.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Loses Tax Lawsuit
Lehigh Cement lost its lawsuit against the city of Providence, R.I., that alleged the company was overtaxed for land it neither leased nor owned, reported the Providence Journal.
Read MoreSlag Cement Association Hosted Training Session at WOC
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) hosted an Industry Training Session titled “Slag Cement in Mix Designs: Improving Workabilty, Durability, & Performance” at World of Concrete on January 24 in Las Vegas.
Read MoreGCC Releases October, November Financial Results
Mexico-based Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. (GCC) announced that total cement sales volumes increased 18.2 percent in the first 11 months of 2017, largely on the strength of strong United States cement sales in October and November. The United States generates around 75 percent of GCC’s revenues.
Read MoreWCA Appoints New President
The World Cement Association appointed Zhiping Song, chairman of China National Building Materials (CNBM), as its new president. This is the first time a representative from a Chinese organization has taken the helm of an international cement association.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Reaches Major Disensa Milestone
LafargeHolcim opened its 1,000th Disensa retail store this past December in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The store is a family-run business with a portfolio of extensive construction materials primarily targeted at masons and self-builders.
Read MoreTen Cemex Facilities Earn WHC Conservation Certification
Late last year, Cemex USA announced that ten of its facilities earned conservation certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) in recognition of programs and projects that demonstrate excellence in the areas of wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration as well as conservation education.
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