Keeping Stored Product Dry Under Difficult Circumstances. By Mark S. Kuhar
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Month: September 2019
At the Cutting Edge
Carbon Capture Seems Likely to Play an Important Role in Combatting Climate Change. Here Is a Look Into Ongoing Research and Development Within the European Cement Industry Into This Sometimes-Controversial Technology. By Jonathan Rowland
Read MorePCA Strengthens Executive Team with Key Hires
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced additions to its executive team in the areas of government affairs, communications and finance.
Read MoreCemex Latam Denies Corruption Accusation
Cemex Latam Holdings (CLH), a subsidiary of Cemex, denies corruption allegations, after Colombian news magazine Semana alleged documents show the company sought to expand its business by financing political campaigns and paying bribes, reported Reuters.
Read MoreCCJ Ruling Cements Rock Hard’s Classification
Last month, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled in favor of Barbados-based Rock Hard Cement Ltd. in a longstanding tariff war with Trinidad Cement Ltd. (TCL) and its Barbados subsidiary Arawak Cement Co. Ltd.
Read MoreCemex Net Sales Drop Amid Challenging Global Economy
Cemex announced that, on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for foreign exchange fluctuations, consolidated net sales decreased by 3% to $3.5 billion during the second quarter of 2019. The company stated that the decrease was due to lower volumes in all of its regions except for the U.S., partially offset by higher prices for its products.
Read MoreLehigh Plant Gains Permit to Burn Raggertail
Lehigh Northeast Cement Co. received approval for an air permit update from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to burn raggertail as alternative fuel, reported The Post-Star. The paper and plastic mixture will be burned in the Glens Falls plant’s cement kiln along with coal or natural gas.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Releases Sustainability Report 2018
HeidelbergCement recently published its Sustainability Report for the 2018 financial year. With ambitious emission reduction targets, which have also been recognized by the Science-Based Targets initiative, HeidelbergCement is setting clear priorities in climate protection.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim, Solidia Announce Low-Carbon Cement Commercial Expansion
A LafargeHolcim and Solidia Technologies venture will supply EP Henry’s Wrightstown, N.J., paver and block plant with a reduced carbon dioxide cement. The agreement stems from a six-year effort by the companies to bring to commercial scale an innovative technology that reduces embodied CO2 in manufactured concrete by up to 70% versus conventional methods.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Posts Net Profit of $33.1M in Second Quarter
Votorantim Cimentos announced a global net profit of R$ 134 million ($33.1 million) in the second quarter of 2019, reversing a loss of R$ 2.2 million ($544,841) in the same period last year.
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