Members of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) and participants in Climate Action 100+, a global shareholder engagement initiative, are calling on leading European cement companies to take necessary steps to combat climate change. The measures are outlined in “Investor Expectations of Companies in the Construction Materials Sector,” which was published by IIGCC and can be downloaded here.
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WCA President Urges Cement Industry to Adopt De-Carbonization Measures
The president of the World Cement Association (WCA), Song Zhiping, has presented his plans for the de-carbonization of the global cement industry, taking another step in promoting the sustainable development of the sector.
Read MoreBricking Solutions Reinforces Safety with Hydraulic, Incline Conveyors
Bricking Solutions offers hydraulic and incline conveyors to increase maintenance efficiency and reduce worker physical strain. Made from heavy-duty aluminum, these conveyors increase efficiency and safety, while minimizing damage to kilns and refractory materials during routine maintenance.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Introduces Digital Tools
The construction industry plays an important role in the world economy, with $1.23 trillion spent in 2017 in the United States alone. Construction will continue to experience growth in coming years, and one key opportunity to maximize that growth is through digitization and adoption of new technology.
Read MoreFlexicon Launches New Bulk Bag Filler System
A new ultra-heavy-duty Bulk Bag Filling System from Flexicon receives abrasives, high-density solids and other difficult-to-handle bulk materials from upstream processes or storage vessels, and fills the material by weight into bulk bags. The system is comprised of heavy-gauge variants of the company’s patented Twin-Centerpost filler and Flexicon flexible screw conveyor consolidated on a robust skid with integral forklifting tubes…
Read MoreRockwell Automation Adds New Functions to PlantPAx DCS
To improve productivity, operator consistency and maintenance efficiency, Rockwell Automation has enhanced its process functions for cement plants. The new functionality includes pre-engineered and tested process instructions and operator faceplates developed with leading cement companies to standardize equipment and system configuration and optimize operations across cement plants.
Read MoreMachine Learning
The Right Strategy Can Improve Cement Plant Operational Performance and Energy Management. By Mike Tay
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A Fully Automated Tire Transport System at HeidelbergCement Ensures Continuous Feed of Waste Tires as Secondary Fuels. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Colombia
The Cement Industry in Colombia Will Have a Positive Future in the Short and Medium Term. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreMarket Snapshot: Cement
Sales of cement increased by nearly 3% in 2018. The overall value of shipments was nearly $12.7 billion. Production of portland cement in 2018 in the United States increased slightly to about 85.4 million tons, and output of masonry cement continued to be stagnant at 2.4 million tons. Cement was produced at 98 plants in 34 states, and at two…
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