Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in July 2022 were an estimated 9.6 million metric tons (Mt), essentially unchanged from shipments in July 2021, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through July totaled an estimated 62.0 Mt, an increase of 3.3% from those for the…
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Starlinger plans to launch its new AD*STAR* block bottom valve sacks, which are made with 22% recycled content, at the K 2022 trade show. Not only are the bags tear and moisture-resistant, they are also a sustainable packaging alternative for the sector.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) added one of the world’s leading alternative fuels consulting firms, MVW Lechtenberg & Partners (MVW), as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreSiam Cement Group has invested in Rondo Energy, joining decarbonization investment leaders Energy Impact Partners and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Rondo and SCG will be collaborating under a letter of intent to develop and expand the use of Rondo’s Heat Battery (RHB) technology. The RHB can deliver deep decarbonization when applied across SCG’s lines of business including cement, chemicals,…
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Holcim launched the world’s first 1.5°C science-based framework to decarbonize the cement industry, resulting from its partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Portland Cement Association Chairman Ron Henley (GCC America) told a Climate Week gathering in New York that U.S. producers have exceeded expectations outlined nearly one year ago with release of the association’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.
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Lehigh Hanson will follow the lead of its global parent company, HeidelbergCement, and transition to a new brand identity – Heidelberg Materials.
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Cementos Progreso is leading the way for 3D concrete printing in Latin America with the installation of the first COBOD International 3D construction printer in Guatemala.
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CTS Cement Manufacturing announced Type III environmental product declarations (EPDs) for the company’s two flagship brands: Komponent shrinkage-compensating cement additive and Rapid Set Cement.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced the first lineup of speakers for its fifth annual conference and exhibition, which will take place from Sept. 25-28, 2022, in person at the Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE.
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