The new Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility at Lafarge Canada’s Exshaw plant will reduce the plant’s reliance on traditional fuels.
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Rutgers Receives $5 Million Grant for Steel Slag Research
Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) received a five-year, $5 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate the use of steel slag in cement and concrete.
Read MoreMintern to Succeed Manifold at CRH
CRH, the parent company of Ash Grove Cement, appointed Chief Financial Officer Jim Mintern to replace Albert Manifold, who will retire as chief executive officer at the end of 2024.
Read MoreSublime Systems, Microsoft Weigh Novel Carbon Credit Model
Under a new memorandum of understanding, Sublime Systems and Microsoft aim to negotiate a contract for the purchase of environmental attribute certificates (EAC) generated from the former company’s first commercial production facilities.
Read MoreEnergy Department Moves to Quantify Materials’ Emissions Intensity
A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) pilot project is in the works to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of certain industrial products or materials, likely led by cement, steel, aluminum and glass.
Read MoreCalderys Promotes Health & Safety
On Sept. 20, Calderys organized its 2024 safe.day – a day on which the company halts operations around its sites for a few hours to promote and strengthen a strong health and safety culture.
Read MoreEcocem Names U.S. Technical Director
Dublin-based Ecocem has appointed Mike Donovan as technical director for its U.S. operations. He will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s business development initiatives as it brings its scalable low-carbon cement technologies to North America.
Read MoreSCA Sponsors MnROAD Testing of Cement Mixes
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) participated in the paving of test sections at MnROAD – Minnesota’s Cold Weather Pavement Testing Facility, showcasing innovative carbon content reduction strategies.
Read MoreHolcim Solidifies Sublime Systems Partnership
Holcim, the parent company of Holcim US and Lafarge Canada, invested in low-carbon cement tech startup Sublime Systems to expand its range of engineered solutions to decarbonize construction.
Read MoreLegislators Tour CalCIMA Member Sites
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently toured four member sites with several elected officials and staff. The association highlighted why the industry’s tagline is “If it’s built, we’re in it.”
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