Consistent with its Strategy 2022, LafargeHolcim announced that it will close its head offices in Paris and Zurich by the end of the year, eliminating 200 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive. Remaining positions in Switzerland will be moved to the company’s Holderbank site and a new corporate office in Zug. In Paris, remaining positions will be moved to…
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Cemex Launches Construrama Online Store
Cemex announced the launch of the Construrama Online Store in Mexico. This new tool for the online sale of construction materials is part of the company’s Cemex Go digital platform, which has already been adapted by more than 10,000 users since November.
Read MoreTrade Commission Cements CRH, Ash Grove $3.5B Merger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cleared the path for CRH plc to acquire Overland Park, Kan.-based Ash Grove Cement for $3.5 billion after the company agreed to divest facilities in three states.
Read MoreMarch Cement Shipments Drop Slightly
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2018 were about 7.4 million metric tons (Mt), slightly less than shipments in March 2017, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled about 19.0 Mt, essentially unchanged from those for the same period in 2017.
Read MoreDust Control Unit
Martine Engineering helped mitigate dust emissions at the underground limestone mine of a cement production plant by implementing an innovative transfer point solution. Using a specially-designed dust control unit (DCU) to spray a surfactant onto both sides of the cargo stream during transfer onto the main conveyor, Martin Engineering was able to help Continental Cement Co. suppress fugitive dust both…
Read MoreBulk Bag Conditioner
The Block-Buster Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner features a laser safety curtain that automatically stops the system’s hydraulic rams, scissor lift and turntable if the laser beam is obstructed, eliminating the need for safety-hinged doors and interlock switches for operator safety.
Read MorePCA Recognizes Leading Environmental Stewards
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2018 Energy and Environment (E&E) Awards, recognizing outstanding environmental and community relations efforts. Submissions from plants across the United States were evaluated and recognized for environmental efforts completed in 2017.
Read MoreCemex Lends Caribbean Cement $102m for Asset Repurchase
Caribbean Cement Co. signed two loan agreements valued at $102 million for the repurchase of assets on its grounds at Rockfort in Kingston, Jamaica, reported The Gleaner. The loans will mainly pay for the acquisition of Kiln 5 and Mill 5 as initially laid out in an equipment sale and purchase agreement dated April 27.
Read MoreWCA Announces Panel for Global Climate Change Forum
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced the participants for its international expert panel at the Global Climate Change Forum (GCCF), which will take place in Paris, June 27-28.
Read MoreTCL Reports $49m Operation Loss for 2017
Trinidad Cement Ltd. (TCL) recorded group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and restructuring costs of $313 million compared to $464 million in 2016, according to the Trinidad Guardian.
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