The Block-Buster Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner features a laser safety curtain that automatically stops the system’s hydraulic rams, scissor lift and turntable if the laser beam is obstructed, eliminating the need for safety-hinged doors and interlock switches for operator safety.
Read MoreThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2018 Energy and Environment (E&E) Awards, recognizing outstanding environmental and community relations efforts. Submissions from plants across the United States were evaluated and recognized for environmental efforts completed in 2017.
Read MoreCaribbean Cement Co. signed two loan agreements valued at $102 million for the repurchase of assets on its grounds at Rockfort in Kingston, Jamaica, reported The Gleaner. The loans will mainly pay for the acquisition of Kiln 5 and Mill 5 as initially laid out in an equipment sale and purchase agreement dated April 27.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced the participants for its international expert panel at the Global Climate Change Forum (GCCF), which will take place in Paris, June 27-28.
Read MoreTrinidad Cement Ltd. (TCL) recorded group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and restructuring costs of $313 million compared to $464 million in 2016, according to the Trinidad Guardian.
Read MoreThe 10 founding members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) met late last month to formally launch the association. At an event in London, members appointed Albert Manifold, chief executive of CRH plc, as president and Fernando A. González, chief executive of Cemex, and Jianglin Cao, chief executive of CNBM, as vice-presidents. The association will focus on global…
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The BinMaster NCR-80 is a non-contact radar level sensor designed for superior performance in extremely dusty powders and bulk solids. Its powerful 80-GHz frequency focused in a narrow 4-degree beam angle with a measuring range up to 393 ft. and accuracy within 0.2 in. means it excels in tall and narrow vessels.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim announced the promotion of two executives, Michael LeMonds and Chad Cornwell, to the U.S. cement and Aggregates Construction Material (ACM) teams. LeMonds and Cornwell will be based in the company’s U.S. headquarters in Chicago.
Read MoreAalborg Cement Co. Inc. through its parent company Cementir Holding S.p.A. has acquired controlling shares of Lehigh White Cement Co. and appointed veteran cement executive Daniel Harrington to lead the organization.
Read MoreGCP Applied Technologies presented a research paper on improving the quality of cement from vertical roller mills by reducing pre-hydration during the 25th ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers Technical Symposium & Exhibition. The company also showcased two new cement additive ranges – the TAVERO VM grinding aids and OPTEVA HE quality improvers.
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