Researchers at Princeton University have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to stretch and deform without breaking, the researchers say.
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Taiheiyo Cement Corp. has budgeted $40 million for the addition of 29,300-ton fly ash and 22,600-ton slag cement silos at the Stockton, Calif., terminal of its North American business, CalPortland.
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Heidelberg Materials North America successfully transitioned its Speed, Ind., cement plant into a slag grinding facility. The producer said the conversion better supports increased demand for sustainable products in the Midwest.
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Following its acquisition by Hillenbrand in September, Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) is transitioning its name and brand to Coperion, an operating company of Hillenbrand.
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The United Nations’ Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) signed an agreement to work together on decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry.
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Industrial vacuum trucks and hydro excavators are put to work every day in some of the most demanding settings, which is why it is important to have thorough training and to follow safety guidelines.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in March were an estimated 8.01 million metric tons (Mt), an 8.1% decrease from shipments in March 2023, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled an estimated 21.4 Mt, a 4.4% decrease from those for the same…
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Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) promoted Michael Greto to vice president of supply chain. He has been a force in the expansion and enhancement of logistical capabilities at GCHI since joining the company’s cement division in August 2008.
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In response to input from customers, BossTek launched a powerful new mobile mid-sized dust control cannon earlier this year: the DustBoss DB-45 Surge. The latest iteration in its popular Surge series, the DB-45 features an innovative pressurized center nozzle paired with an industry-proven fan and misting ring system.
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The supervisory board of Heidelberg Materials appointed Dr. Katharina Beumelburg as a new member of the managing board and chief sustainability & new technologies officer, effective October 1.
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