The principals of S&E Innovative Technologies Inc. and Kenrich Petrochemicals LLC, Salvatore J. and Erika G. Monte, have secured a patent protecting a surface modification method where titanium chemistry, uniformly applied to Portland cement particles in atomic monolayers, yields a concrete binder imparting higher compressive strength at up to one-third lower than normal water-cement ratios to equal slump.
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Heidelberg Materials North America marked a significant milestone at its Mitchell, Ind., carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with test well drilling beginning last month.
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Bruks Siwertell secured a new order for a second air-supported Bruks Tubulator conveying system from St Marys Cement to support the increased use of alternative low-carbon fuels at its Charlevoix, Mich., plant.
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) said registration is open for the fourth annual Slag Cement School in Houston, April 21-22.
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Last year was a very good financial year for Heidelberg Materials. The company reported group revenue of €21.2 billion, reaching 2023’s level despite declining volumes.
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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and its member companies invite startups from around the world to apply for this year’s Innovandi Open Innovation Challenge.
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An $800 million Green Term Loan Facility maturing in 2032 will provide Eco Material Technologies enhanced financial flexibility for capacity investments extending the company’s role in North American cementitious materials and concrete production.
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Upon the execution of a planned spin-off, Holcim’s North American business will be named Amrize. As an independent public company, it will be North America’s leading building solutions company from foundation to rooftop.
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Elementia USA announced the appointment of Timothy Kuebler as chief executive officer of Plycem USA (dba Allura), effective January 10. He brings to his new position over 40 years of experience in the building materials industry and more than eight years of leadership within the group.
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A new low-cost, scalable approach demonstrated at the University of Michigan could neutralize the most carbon-heavy step in cement production without changing the manufacturing process, according to a study recently published in Energy & Environmental Science.
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