The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is celebrating PCA Safety Month throughout the month of June with materials and resources for safety and health at cement plants.
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Year: 2023
Lafarge Canada, Forêt-Boucher Extend Partnership
Lafarge Canada extended its collaboration with Quebec-based Forêt-Boucher Foundation, an environmental conservation organization, for the next five years. The company plans to donate $15,000, comprised of $13,400 in cash and $1,600 worth of products, annually to the organization.
Read MoreBEUMER Expands Bulk Material Handling Portfolio
With the acquisition of the Hendrik Group – one of the leading companies for air-supported belt conveyors – the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in bulk material transport, particularly the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials.
Read MoreMarch Cement Shipments Drop 6%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2023 were an estimated 8.7 million metric tons (Mt), a 6.0% decrease from shipments in March 2022, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Of total blended tonnage reported in March 2023, 3.2 Mt (96%) was estimated to be portland-limestone cement…
Read MoreFLSmidth Acquires Morse Rubber to Expand Mill Liner Capacity
On June 1, FLSmidth acquired Morse Rubber, an Iowa-based company that produces heavy-duty rubber products, to address mill liner capacity constraints in certain regions.
Read MoreHarbisonWalker Debuts New Branding
HarbisonWalker International (HWI), which announced in February that it would combine with Calderys to create one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive refractories producers, has unveiled a new brand identity.
Read MoreHolcim Opens New Tire-Derived Fuel Facility
The Holcim Alpena cement plant in Michigan celebrated the opening of its new whole-tire, co-processing facility – a $7.4 million, state-supported initiative that will safely and cleanly convert 22,000 tons of tires annually into alternative fuel for the plant.
Read MoreCEMEX USA Continues Energy Star Award Streak
CEMEX USA has been named Energy Star Partner of the Year for 2023 for the fifth consecutive year, earning the Sustained Excellence in Energy Management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy for the company’s ongoing and longstanding efforts in energy management and sustainability.
Read MoreSCA Hosts Slag Cement School
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) successfully concluded its second annual Slag Cement School in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The educational event, held May 22-23, featured technical presentations and an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Heidelberg Materials’ slag grinding plant.
Read MoreBrine May Be Key to Carbon-Free Cement
New York University Abu Dhabi researchers are exploring the possibility of using brine to manufacture a sustainable alternative to ordinary portland cement.
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