The 1980s saw the beginning of a shift in the cement industry. Slowly and steadily, cement producers began to adopt vertical roller mills (VRMs) for cement grinding instead of ball mills. Fast forward to today, and the VRM, with its superior grinding efficiency and low power consumption, is the industry standard, according to FLSmidth.
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When emergency situations arise, response time is critical. For a refractory customer with a heat-processing equipment failure, rapid response, in the moment of need, is critical and can mean the difference between becoming operational in a matter of hours, verses days or in some cases even weeks.
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Camfil APC introduced the Gold Cone X-Flo (GCX) Filter Cartridge for high-efficiency industrial dust collection. Building on the proven performance of HemiPleat Gold ConeTM technology, GCX filters stay cleaner and last longer than conventional pleated filters, according to the company.
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) congratulated the 24 cement plants out of the 100 total manufacturing plants across all industries that received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for their superior energy performance in 2018.
Read MoreOn International Women’s Day, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced the launch of a “Global Cement and Concrete Industry Women’s Network.”
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Cemex USA unveiled a new low-emission, high-efficiency locomotive at its Victorville, Calif., cement plant as part of the company’s continued commitment to sustainability.
Read MoreThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of a new podcast series. Hard Factsis a podcast examining the best way to pay for the nation’s transportation infrastructure and explores money-saving tools available to planners and builders through interviews with members of Congress, the Trump administration and the industry.
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