GE Renewable Energy signed a multi-year agreement with Veolia North America (VNA) to recycle blades removed from its U.S.-based onshore turbines during upgrades and repowering efforts. VNA will process the blades for use as a raw material for cement, utilizing a cement kiln co-processing technology.
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HeidelbergCement Maintains Climate Change Leadership Status
CDP, a global environmental non-profit, has once again recognized HeidelbergCement as one of the world’s leading companies in cutting emissions, mitigating climate risks and developing the low-carbon economy.
Read MoreSt Marys Cement, McInnis Cement Announce Joint Venture
St Marys Cement, a wholly owned subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos, and McInnis Cement will merge their assets to create a combined entity to manufacture, distribute and sell cement in Canada and the United States. The joint venture is expected to significantly strengthen the strategic positioning of the combined operations through increased cement production capacity, operational efficiencies and an enhanced distribution…
Read MoreCalPortland Debuts ‘Near-Zero Emission’ Fleet
CalPortland has launched a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered bulk hauler truck fleet, which will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-causing emissions. The company commissioned 24 new “Near-Zero Emission” bulk hauler trucks that will transport cement to customers in Southern California.
Read Morethyssenkrupp Announces New Service Center
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (USA), Inc. is investing in a new service center in Reno, Nev., to bring field service expertise, machining, fabrication and refurbishment capabilities closer to cement and mining industry customers in North America, especially in the western United States.
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