Cement, concrete and masonry professionals from around the world came to Las Vegas for the World of Concrete trade show, Jan. 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees experienced hands-on demos with the latest tech, expert-led sessions on industry trends and best practices, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Read MoreHolcim Chairman Jan Jenisch is the designated chief executive officer of a proposed Holcim North America spin-off business, scheduled for launch by mid-2025 with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The entity will span namesake U.S. and Lafarge Canada cement, aggregate and concrete operations, plus the recently assembled Holcim Building Envelope roofing products business. Jenisch is leading the…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has selected a project for funding to develop a pioneering carbon capture, removal, and conversion test center at Cemex’s cement plant in Knoxville, Tenn. The center will serve as a proving ground for innovative carbon capture technologies needed to accelerate deep decarbonization of the cement industry…
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $101 million in federal funding for five projects to support the development of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and conversion test centers for cement manufacturing facilities and power plants.
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Brimstone said that its deeply decarbonized cement manufacturing process will also produce smelter-grade alumina – marking a major industrial milestone in the United States as the plant could represent the first new, domestic source of the product in a generation.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in October 2024 were an estimated 10.6 million metric tons (Mt), a 3.5% increase from October 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through October totaled an estimated 88.1 Mt, a 5% decrease from those in the same…
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Continental Cement Company will pay a $74,440 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at its Hannibal, Mo., plant. As part of the settlement, the company will also procure low-emission school buses for a local school district.
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Aquajet introduced a new support system designed to enhance the capabilities and flexibility of hydrodemolition robots in challenging environments.
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The new BinMaster ToughSonic TS-100 and TS-200 non-contact ultrasonic sensors include general-purpose and chemical-resistant models suitable for measuring distances up to 50 ft. These sensors are ideal for tank level measurement, remote monitoring, distance ranging and object detection.
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Heidelberg Materials North America said its subsidiary SEFA has rebranded to Heidelberg Materials, effective immediately. The company acquired SEFA in May 2023.
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