Illinois Cement Co. donated approximately 68.7 acres of reclaimed land to La Salle, Ill.’s park system, reported La Salle NewsTribune. The majority of the acreage will be added to the city’s Rotary Park.
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FLSmidth Launches Downtime Analysis Solution
FLSmidth recently developed ECS/UptimeGo, a downtime analysis solution, to help plant staff identify issues that interrupt operation, and prevent unwanted future downtime.
Read MoreHyster-Yale, RICO Collaborate on Explosion-Proof Trucks
Hyster-Yale Group announced a new offering, which converts their 6,000-lb. capacity Hyster or Yale electric counterbalance lift truck to a certified Explosion Proof (EX) model through RICO Manufacturing, Inc. With more than 70% of the parts and truck systems remaining intact, authorized Hyster and Yale dealers will be fully equipped to service and support the RICO-branded EX trucks.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Receives Approval for Science-Based Emissions Targets
Following a thorough validation procedure, HeidelbergCement’s carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been successfully assessed against the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) criteria. This makes HeidelbergCement the first company in the cement sector, and one of about 200 companies worldwide, to have approved science-based targets.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Serious Accident Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following Serious Accident Alert.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
LafargeHolcim’s latest sustainability report outlines the economic, environmental and social performance of the company. It also presents objectives for its four strategic sustainability pillars: climate & energy, circular economy, environment and community.
Read MoreArgos Reportedly Wants a Summit Materials Merger
Colombian 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.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Announces Megawatt Scholarship Winners
LafargeHolcim announced the three Paulding, Ohio, students who are recipients of this year’s Megawatt Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to local high school graduates in Paulding pursuing two-year or four-year STEM degrees.
Read MoreMarch Cement Shipments Decrease Slightly
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2019 were 7.3 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from the roughly 7.4 Mt in March 2018, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled 19.4 Mt, an increase of 2.4% from those for…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Appoints New Communication, Investor Relations Head
Christoph Beumelburg was named director of Group Communication & Investor Relations at HeidelbergCement. He will report to Dr. Bernd Scheifele, chairman of the managing board. The previous head of the function, Andreas Schaller, left to pursue opportunities outside of the organization.
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