The Coperion WZK dual channel diverter valve can be specially designed for the mineral industry. The unit has an asymmetric design with approximately 34- to 37-degree angle, depending on size, suitable for distributing and collecting in pneumatic conveying lines and in gravity applications. The rotor has symmetrical channels that can be reversed to extend life, making it ideal for potentially…
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Country Report: The Cement Industry in Colombia
Last Year Was a Good One, 2020 Could Be as Well. By Mauro Nogarin
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As the UK Gears Up for the Latest Round of UN Climate Talks, Here Is a Review of Recent Environmental Performance in the UK Cement Industry. By Jonathan Rowland
Read MoreLafargeHolcim, Solidia Technologies Strengthen Partnership
LafargeHolcim has ramped up its partnership with Solidia Technologies to reduce CO2 across its value chain by signing a long-term Collaboration Framework Agreement. The collaboration, which began in 2013, is formally agreed until 2025, with an option to extend.
Read MoreCEMEX USA Plants Nab PCA Safety Award
Two CEMEX USA operations were recognized for their ongoing excellence in safety by the Portland Cement Association (PCA), each named among the top safety performers in the United States by earning the PCA Chairman’s Safety Performance Award.
Read MorePCA Praises INVEST in America Act
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) issued the following statement in light of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s introduction of the INVEST in America Act last month.
Read MoreCanadian Industry Leaders Call for Construction Prioritization in Recovery Efforts
The leaders of Canada’s cement and concrete industries issued a joint declaration calling on the federal government to prioritize construction and strategic infrastructure spending to help boost Canada’s economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreFLSmidth to Supply OK Raw Mill to CalPortland Plant
CalPortland has awarded a supply contract to FLSmidth for its Mojave plant in California. The scope of supply includes engineering, equipment and installation of a new OK 48-4 Raw Mill with Condition Monitoring System, and an ECS/ProcessExpert system.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Publishes Latest Sustainability Report
HeidelbergCement has published its Sustainability Report for the 2019 financial year. The latest report covers a range of topics including the current status of emission reduction at the company and research on technologies that enable CO2 savings on a large scale.
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