Fortera, developer of a process converting industrial source carbon dioxide to calcium carbonate-rich cementitious materials, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its ReCarb Plant in Redding, Calif. ISO 9001: 2015, Quality Management Systems – Requirements is an internationally recognized standard through which businesses ensure consistent delivery of materials, products or services meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
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Microsoft Weighs 600K-Ton Sublime Cement Order
Eyeing its material supply chain for future data centers, office buildings and other construction projects, Microsoft Corp. has entered a binding, six- to nine-year purchase agreement for up to 622,000 metric tons of Sublime Systems’ namesake cement.
Read MoreFeds Cancel Heidelberg Materials, National Cement CCS Project Awards
The U.S. Department of Energy terminated financial participation of its Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations in proposed carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) facilities at Heidelberg Materials North America’s Mitchell, Ind., and National Cement Company of California’s Lebec plants.
Read MoreMonarch Celebrates New Solar Array
The Monarch Cement Co. celebrated the completion of a new solar array with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on May 23 at its Humboldt, Kan., facility, reported The Chanute Tribune.
Read MoreFives FCB Opens U.S.-Based Subsidiary
Fives FCB, the cement and minerals subsidiary of Fives, is opening a new subsidiary in the United States: Fives FCB USA Inc. The company will be headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., sharing the premises of Fives’ North American Construction Services.
Read MoreEP Power Minerals Acquires National Minerals Corp.
EP Power Minerals, a global provider of cementitious materials, announced the acquisition of Minnesota-based National Minerals Corp., a regional player in the supplementary cementitious materials market. This strategic move strengthens EP Power Minerals’ position in the U.S. market and expands its capabilities to supplying materials in the growing sustainable construction market.
Read MoreTitan America Names New Florida President
Jason Morin is joining Titan America as president of the Florida Business Unit. He succeeds Randy Dunlap, who has served in the role since 2014 and will continue as executive director of growth and strategy. Morin and Dunlap will both serve on Titan America’s executive committee. “I welcome Jason to the Titan America executive leadership team and to the Titan…
Read MoreCemex Invests in AI-based Optimization
Through Cemex Ventures, Cemex’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, the building materials producer has executed an investment agreement with OPTIMITIVE after years of strategic collaboration. The agreement follows outstanding results achieved by Cemex with OPTIBAT, OPTIMITIVE’s solution for real-time optimization through closed-loop AI, as well as the shared commitment to enhancing efficiency and sustainability of production by reducing…
Read MoreCarbon Upcycling Adds Former Holcim Exec to Leadership
Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a leader in carbon and waste utilization, appointed Markus Kritzler as chief revenue officer. With over 20 years of strategy and executive experience, Kritzler joins Carbon Upcycling at a pivotal time as the company advances toward its flagship commercial-scale project.
Read MoreEco Material Opens New York Terminal
Eco Material Technologies opened its Blissville Rail Terminal in Queens, N.Y., to enable the supply of sustainable cement alternatives to the New York metro area, supporting the region’s growing construction needs.
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