CarbonCure Technologies announced S. Gabriel Carrero as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing. He brings 22 years of construction materials experience to the company.
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PSCL’s Self-Service Loading System Addresses Heavy Traffic
“Wouldn’t it be great if we had a system that was so foolproof that the drivers could load themselves?” Out of this basic idea PSCL’s Self-Service Loading (SSL) was born. Drivers load up earlier and later in unattended mode allowing them to avoid heavy traffic patterns. In areas with multiple options for purchasing cement, transport companies go out of their…
Read MoreA New Cement Plant In Yucatan
To Promote The Development Of Southern Mexico By Mauro Nogarin According to the United States Chamber of Commerce, Yucatán is the best state in Mexico to invest, because legal certainty, energy sustainability, security and investment in infrastructure are the key points to attracting foreign investors. The national GDP of Mexico at the end of 2021 registered a recovery of 4.6%,…
Read MoreCEMEX Ventures Invests in Clean Energy Startup
CEMEX and CEMEX Ventures were also among investors that participated in Synhelion’s latest financing round. The clean energy company raised CHF 22 million ($23.6 million). The proceeds of the investment round will accelerate Synhelion’s growth and support the scaling and commercialization of its unique and validated technology. In addition to the important funding, the invaluable and extensive know-how and technology…
Read MorePCA: Declines Coming in Second Half
Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Market Intelligence Ed Sullivan predicts a stronger U.S. economy during the first half of this year than was previously expected but believes there will likely be a slowdown in economic growth starting this summer.
Read MoreSublime Systems Secures $40M in Funding Round
Sublime Systems, a developer of technology to produce decarbonized cement, closed a $40 million Series A funding round, led by Lowercarbon Capital with participation from existing and new investors.
Read MoreBossTek Launches Compact Air Cannon
BossTek introduced a new model that suppresses indoor particulate emissions for industries such as raw material handling. The compact DustBos DB-10 is the latest addition to BossTek’s line of atomized mist cannons.
Read MoreLooking Ahead at 2023
The Dodge Construction Network held its 2023 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in the construction industry for more than 80 years. The forecast predicts that total U.S. construction starts will be unchanged in 2023 at $1.08 trillion. When adjusted for inflation total construction starts will dip 3%. “As the clouds of uncertainty mount on the fate of the economy in…
Read MoreBeumer Details U-Shape Conveyor; Palletizing Tools
The U-shape conveyor of Beumer Group enables environmentally friendly and efficient operation in port terminals. It allows the implementation of narrower curve radii than a troughed belt conveyor and higher mass flows than a pipe conveyor with an extremely dust-free transport. U-shape conveyors are therefore a safe investment, which can be easily integrated in an existing infrastructure. The demand for…
Read MoreIn Search of Electric Tech
New Electric Technology Hitting The Market Is Designed To Address The Sustainability Revolution In The Construction Materials Industry. By Mark S. Kuhar Cement producers seeking to develop the safe, productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future are looking hard at innovations in electric technology. There is no lack of innovations coming to market. For instance, Holcim US entered into…
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