The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated Heidelberg Materials’ 2030 carbon reduction targets under its new 1.5°C framework.
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Month: February 2023
Plibrico Introduces Field Enabling QR Codes
To arm customers with immediate access to information that can answer their urgent questions, the Plibrico Company launched a QR code platform that will now be prominently featured on its refractory packaging.
Read MoreUnion Members Strike Against Continental Cement
The United Steelworkers (USW) said that roughly 100 members of USW Local 11-205 have engaged in a strike against Continental Cement of Hannibal, Mo., over unfair labor practices.
Read MorePCA to Hold Webinar on Digital Transformation
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is holding a thought leadership webinar on the benefits of the digital transformation of the cement manufacturing industry on Thursday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Read MoreFLSmidth Rotary Kiln For Cement Features Easy Maintenance
FLSmidth’s ROTAX-2 Rotary Kiln for cement delivers high production capacity and requires minimal energy and space, according to the company. The two-base design saves on construction time and costs and this rotary kiln never needs kiln axis alignment: Pyroprocessing with proven operational reliability. Imagine a rotary kiln for cement designed to completely eliminate the risk of shell constriction and the…
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Latin America
By Mauro Nogarin The cement industry in the main Latin American countries has stabilized, reaching in most cases the production levels of 2019. However, in Brazil and Mexico the unfavorable economic situation has led to an increase in the prices of construction has materials to such an extent that it has slowed down domestic demand. Unlike the situation in Peru,…
Read MoreResearchers Underestimate CO2 Sequestration Rate in Dry-Cast Concrete
A new ASTM International paper presents results of a National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Education and Research Foundation investigation quantifying the amount and rate that machine-molded concrete products absorb and permanently lock up atmospheric carbon dioxide. “Conceptual Test Protocols for Measuring Carbon Sequestration of Manufactured Dry-Cast Concrete Products” covers lab work undertaken to develop and refine procedures that deliver repeatable,…
Read MoreLehigh Cement Plant Transitions to EcoCem
The Lehigh Cement plant in Union Bridge, Md. will see primary output shift from ordinary portland cement to the branded EcoCem portland-limestone cement –clinker + up to 10% finely graded limestone. Union Bridge is presently the producer’s largest plant in North America; the switch to the branded Type IL cement positions the mill to avoid approximately 126,000 tons of carbon…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Dips in January
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 8.4% in January to 201.5 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 220.0. In January, the commercial component of the DMI fell 10.0%, and the institutional component receded 4.7%. “The Dodge Momentum Index weakened in January, after 10 consecutive months of gains. While planning activity slowed, the Index remains…
Read MoreConstruction Spending Up 10.2% in 2022
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during December 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,809.8 billion, 0.4% (± 0.8%) below the revised November estimate. The December figure is 7.7% (±1.2%) above the December 2021 estimate. The value of construction in 2022 was $1,792.9 billion, 10.2% (±0.8%) above the $1,626.4 billion spent in 2021. In…
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