The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced nominations are currently being accepted for the 2019 Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards. Projects in the United States completed or scheduled to be completed between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2019, are encouraged to apply by Nov. 1.
Read MoreColombian industrial conglomerate Grupo Argos has reportedly approached Denver-based Summit Materials about a merger, according to Reuters’ sources. The company would combine its subsidiary Cementos Argos, which currently operates six U.S cement plants and 15 terminals, with Summit in a deal to further bolster its U.S. footprint.
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Cemex announced it has successfully completed the deployment of its Cemex Go platform worldwide, setting the foundation for a higher standard of customer service in the global building materials industry. The digital solution automates order-to-cash workflows, enabling Cemex customers to purchase products, track deliveries and manage orders seamlessly in real time.
Read MoreA strategic portfolio review initiated in early April has spawned a board-approved plan to separate Eagle Materials’ principal businesses – portland cement and wallboard production –into independent, publicly traded corporations. The proposed separation is scheduled for completion during the first half of 2020, and will entail a tax-free spin-off of stock in Heavy Materials and Light Materials entities to Eagle…
Read MoreCement sales in Brazil grew 5.7% in the first five months of the year to 21.6 Mt, according to preliminary figures from the country’s cement association SNIC.
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Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) awarded a $339,948 grant to CalPortland to replace a 1987 Trackmobile with a state-of-the-art 2019 Rail King RK330 at its Oro Grande, Calif., cement plant. The on-boarding of this new low emission technology effectively reduces equipment emissions on average by more than 97% compared to the old equipment.
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The sixth international LafargeHolcim Awards seeks building solutions and visions that go beyond convention to address the challenges of sustainability. The competition is open for entries through Feb. 25, 2020, and offers a total of $2 million in prize money.
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Camcorp, a manufacturer of air pollution control and pneumatic conveying equipment, announced the launch of a redesigned website at www.camcorpinc.com. The new site features a modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information to help manufacturer representatives, design engineers, and prospects make well-informed decisions about their dust collection or bulk material handling project.
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HeidelbergCement announced that it received an ESG rating of C+ from ISS-oekom, which provides ESG research and ratings that enable clients to identify risks and opportunities. As a result, HeidelbergCement is now considered one of the sustainability leaders in the construction materials sector and is authorized to use the ISS-oekom Prime label.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced that its annual conference will be held in China for the first time, this year. The WCA World Cement Conference will take place Sept. 9-11 in Shanghai, and will focus on “Innovation for a Sustainable Industry.”
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