HeidelbergCement announced the appointment of Dominik von Achten to the chairman of the managing board, effective Feb. 1. He has been deputy chairman since 2015, and succeeds Bernd Scheifele.
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GCP Applied Technologies Launches Business Intelligence Platform
GCP Applied Technologies, a leading global provider of construction products technologies, introduced a new smart digital solution that optimizes product selection for cement producers, resulting in operational savings, faster ROI and more sustainable cement production.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Earns ‘A’ in Climate Protection
The international non-profit organization CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) has recognized HeidelbergCement with a place on the “Climate Change A-List 2019” as one of the leading companies worldwide for its commitment to climate action. The company has improved its rating in the area of climate protection from an A- to an A, and remains the leader in the cement sector.
Read MoreHolcim (Colombia) Recertified in Gender Equality
Holcim (Colombia) S.A. received recertification in gender equality from the EDGE Certified Foundation. The foundation granted Holcim its EDGE Move certification, making it the only company within the construction sector to achieve the recognition.
Read MoreArgos Plants Earn WHC Conservation Certification
Cementos Argos, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, received Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for its Newberry, Fla., and Atlanta plants. The recognition is due to the company’s voluntary efforts to create and maintain programs that produce quantitative benefits for local wildlife.
Read MoreMechProTech Introduces Innovative Bearings
Mineral processing equipment manufacturer and designer MechProTech has introduced hydrodynamic composite bearings made out of Vesconite thermopolymer plates that are bent into a half moon or quarter moon shape for its mills and scrubbers.
Read MoreBEUMER Offers Robust Belt Apron Conveyors
Robust apron conveyors (SZFs) are used in cement plants to transport clinker safely and economically from the kiln cooling system to the silos. BEUMER is the only manufacturer who offers a special variant, the belt apron conveyor (GSZF). Using a belt instead of a chain as a traction element allows higher speeds and a slimmer design while still delivering the…
Read MoreFlexicon Launches Bulk Bag Discharger With Safety Cage
A new Flexicon Bulk-Out Model BFF Bulk Bag Discharger features a steel safety cage to prevent contact with moving parts during operation and automated unloading of bulk bags. The enclosure features externally mounted controls and full-height doors with an Intrinsically Safe Relay (ISR) that halts operation when the door is open.
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Argentina
Cement Consumption Is Directly Related to the Distribution of the Country’s Population, With the Buenos Aires Region Representing 42% of the Total. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Peru
Growth Expectations for the Construction Sector in the Fourth Quarter of 2019 Are Lower. By Mauro Nogarin
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