The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the addition of Texas Lehigh Cement Co. as its newest member.
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Month: May 2024
Solar Power to Give Cemex Plant a Boost
Cemex USA announced an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as the producer increases its decarbonization efforts.
Read MoreBéton Provinical-CRH Deal Revives St. Lawrence Cement
Béton Provincial, the largest Canadian-owned company in the concrete and cement industry, closed on a major asset transaction with CRH Canada, netting numerous assets in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and the state of New York.
Read MoreCement Producers Dominate Heavy Industries Benchmark CO2 Reduction Survey
World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) inaugural Heavy Industries Benchmark ranks 34 cement, 45 steel and 12 aluminum producers on carbon dioxide emissions reduction metrics. Four of the top five are cement producers Cemex, CRH, Holcim and Heidelberg Materials, all with major North American market positions. Three other multinationals – Votoratim Cimentos, Asia Cement and Siam Cement – along with one aluminum…
Read MoreCemex, MPP to Accelerate Decarbonization Effort
Cemex and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, are collaborating to conduct an analysis of the potential of decarbonization levers at Cemex’s Balcones cement plant in Texas.
Read MoreHolcim US Recognized for Innovation
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) recently recognized Holcim US as a winner in the 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. The sustainable building solutions leader was honored in the Innovative Applications category.
Read MoreGCCA: New Partnerships Emerge From Innovandi Open Challenge
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced four new partnerships between cement manufacturers and tech start-ups to work together on the development of low carbon concrete.
Read MoreControl Concepts Launches Re-Engineered AirSweep MAX
Control Concepts released the AirSweep MAX, a globally patented pneumatic flow aid system that eliminates bridging, ratholing and build-up in bulk material handling equipment.
Read MoreSCA Holds Successful Slag Cement School
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) successfully concluded its third annual Slag Cement School in Alsip, Ill., April 29-30. The educational event featured technical presentations on the benefits of slag cement in concrete design and construction, as well as sustainability tools and resources available to the industry.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Mitchell Plant Hosts Tech Week
Heidelberg Materials North America’s cement technical services and material quality control teams came together for its annual Tech Week to learn about emerging trends and technologies, discuss sustainability and digital innovations, and share best practices.
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