Break the Wall of the Status Quo and Guarantee Long-Term Reliability and Fast Return-on-Investment. By Dominik Aufderheide and Luigi Di Matteo
Read MoreToward Intelligent, Accurate Dosing and Weighing Systems for Bulk Material
Month: January 2020
Better by Association
Cement Americas International Editor Jonathan Rowland Spoke to Ian Riley, CEO of the World Cement Association, About the Challenge of Creating a Sustainable Cement Industry and the Role China and India are Playing in the Solution. By Jonathan Rowland
Read MorePCA Announces 2019 Chairman’s Manufacturing Performance Award Winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2019 Chairman’s Manufacturing Performance Awards, which recognize PCA Associate Member company accomplishments in the advancement of cement manufacturing over the previous year in three main areas: innovative products, unique processes and best-in-class practices.
Read MoreCaribbean Cement Begins Pilot Phase of Tire Burning Initiative
The Caribbean Cement Co. has removed and incinerated around 6,000 used tires from the Riverton City landfill, located on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica, over an 11-day period, reported The Gleaner.
Read MoreAsh Grove Cement, Zovio Team Up to Offer Higher Education Opportunities
Ash Grove Cement Co., a CRH Company, has partnered with Zovio, an education technology services company, to provide debt-free educational opportunities to its employees.
Read MoreHolcim Argentina Promotes Dedeu to CEO
Holcim Argentina announced the appointment of Christian Dedeu to the role of chief executive officer, effective January 2020. Dedeu is the first Argentinian to be appointed in the top position.
Read MoreNovember Cement Sales Increase Nearly 4% in Brazil
Cement sales in Brazil increased 3.9% in November 2019 to 4.7 million tons (Mt) compared to the prior-year period, according to the country’s cement industry union SNIC. The result marks the fifth consecutive positive month, but the volume still has a gap of approximately 23% compared to 2014, the best year in recent industry history.
Read MoreOxyfuel Tech Fuels Cement Producers’ Carbon Capture Venture
The parent companies of Lehigh Hanson Inc., Buzzi Unicem and National Cement Co. have teamed with a fourth European peer on Cement Innovation for Climate or CI4C, a research corporation investigating the potential of oxygen fuel technology to maximize carbon dioxide capture in portland cement production.
Read MoreCemex Expands Volunteering Commitments for 2020
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. celebrated International Volunteer Day on December 5 by setting a new target in connection with its volunteering commitments for 2020, aligned with the company’s vision of building a better future while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read MoreNorth America, Western Europe Lead White Cement Trade
In 2019, Western Europe remained the major white cement exporting region, while North America remained the largest import destination, according to CW Research’s latest “Global White Cement Market and Trade Report.” Western European intra-regional trade accounted for 74% of regional exports, while a much smaller percentage was shipped to North America.
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