The need to decrease energy usage and subsequent emissions from the building sector has been at the forefront of U.S. green movement.
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Pavement guide now available August 2010
Guide to Cement-Based Integrated Pavement Solutions provides a clear, concise, and cohesive presentation of cement-bound materials options for 10 specific engineering pavement applications.
Read MoreFour Holcim plants receive EPA’s 2011 Energy Star
Holcim (US) Inc. announced that four of its plants have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious Energy Star. The plants are: Ste. Genevieve in Bloomsdale, Mo.; Holly Hill in Holly Hill, S.C.; Portland in Florence, Colo.; and Devil’s Slide in Morgan, Utah.
Read MoreNew ASTM standard simulates shearing by cement paste
A new standard, ASTM C1738, Practice for High-Shear Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes, provides for preparing a mixture of cement paste that will simulate the shearing experienced by the cement paste in concrete, and was developed by Subcommittee C01.22 on Workability, part of ASTM’s Committee C01 on Cement.
Read MoreHolcim Canada dedicates a day to safety, focuses on learning
For the third consecutive year, Holcim (Canada) Inc., dedicated a day to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S). In September, all of its 3,000 employees took part in various activities to help them be more aware of the dangers that surround them in the workplace and work in a safer manner. This initiative complements the safety-related activities implemented throughout the year.
Read MoreGebr. Pfeiffer helps Monarch Cement Plant reduce emissions
Today’s plant upgrades are not always driven by a need to increase capacity, but rather a need to reduce emissions in order to meet new government standards. This was the case with the Monarch Cement Co of Humboldt, Kan., whose cement plant needed to improve the overall airflow in order to meet the new NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous…
Read MoreLafarge Group reorganizes management structure by country rather than product line
With a new focus meant to make the company more agile and responsive, Paris-based Lafarge Group leadership has decided to focus on its markets and its clients, hopefully resulting in accelerating the group’s development and profitability.
Read MoreFilter Technology
Tri-Mer Corp. a technology company specializing in air pollution control systems, has introduced Tri-Flow, a new filtration concept that delivers HEPA-like performance with a MERV 16 rating.
Read MoreBaghouse Performance Analyzer & Controller
B-PAC Controls built on FilterSense’s MICS platform provides the same diagnostics and automation of fabric filters that standard B-PACs provide, plus additional time- and money-saving features, including smart alarms, predictive alerts, parts/consumables management, and remote services.
Read MoreBag Dump Stations
Compact AIRLANCO Bag Dump Stations eliminate the labor, waste, and potential health hazards that may be caused by spillage or dust when handling bagged materials.
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