Use Integrated Monitoring Networks to Reinforce Safe Working Conditions and Provide Input for Ongoing Data-Driven Mine Planning Decisions. By Phil Earl
Read MoreMonth: January 2019
In the Bag
Here Are the Top 5 Reasons to Use a Cyclone Before a Baghouse or Cartridge Collector. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreLeader of the Pack
An Adaptable Packaging Line Increases Productivity for Mexican Cement Producer Cruz Azul. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreTicket to Ride
JWS Ticketing and Automation Solutions Keep Trucks Moving at State-of-the-Art Cement Terminal. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe International Cement Seminar Returns!
Semco Publishing Brings Back the International Cement Seminar & Exhibition in 2019. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreCement Industry Emphasizes Importance of Alternative Fuels Policy Reform
During a roundtable meeting with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) applauded the progress the agency has made with its Smart Sectors program, while also calling for changes to its non-hazardous secondary materials (NHSM) policy.
Read MoreNACA Lauds Passage of ‘America’s Water Infrastructure Act’
The North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) praised the passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, which continues the cycle of passing a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) every two years. Passage of vital water infrastructure and resource programs every two years means Congress is ensuring America can build and maintain 21st century infrastructure, while supporting the 600,000 jobs across the cement and…
Read MorePCA Reacts to EPA’s New Rule on WOTUS
The Portland Cement Association applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their proposed rule revising the definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS).
Read MorePCA Elects 2019 Board of Directors Leadership
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced that Tom Beck, president of Continental Cement Co., has been elected chairman of the PCA board of directors, and Ron Henley, president of GCC of America, was elected vice chairman. Both were elected at the PCA Board Meeting on Oct. 30, 2018. Beck takes over PCA board chairmanship from Allen Hamblen, president and CEO…
Read MoreCement Consumption Growth to Falter Over Next Two Years
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group forecast for cement consumption over the next two years, shows less growth compared with 2018. This year’s rate of change is 2.9 percent; growth recedes to 2.6 percent in 2019 and to 1.6 percent in 2020.
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