Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Va. Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico were 7.3 million mt in July 2012, according to the USGS. This was about 7.0 percent higher compared with shipments for July 2011. Shipments for the year through July were 44.4 million mt, up about 14 percent for the same…
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Continuous Emissions Monitor
Particulate CEM (Continuous Emissions Monitor) meets environmental regulations, such as US-EPA MACT and other standards such as ASTM D22 for monitoring particulate emissions from fabric filter baghouses, cartridge type dust collectors, cyclones, and some ESPs (electrostatic precipitators). Particulate levels down to 0.1mg/m3 can be monitored.
Read MorePCA shifts leadership focus to D.C., names Scott new president
The Portland Cement Association announced management changes designed to shift leadership to Washington, D.C., in support of a renewed emphasis on national advocacy efforts in our nation’s capital. Effective September 6, Greg Scott, PCA’s senior vice president of government affairs, was promoted to president. He will report to Brian McCarthy, PCA’s current president/CEO based in Skokie, who will remain with…
Read MoreCement Totals June 2012
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico were 7.6 million mt in June 2012, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This was almost 5.0 percent higher compared with shipments for June 2011. Shipments for the year through June were 37 million mt, up about 15 percent for the same period in 2011.
Read MoreTerver, Ruiz gain expanded roles in Holcim Ltd., U.S. operations
Waltham, Mass.-based Holcim (US) Inc. President and CEO Bernard Terver has joined the executive committee of Swiss parent, Holcim Ltd., and will assume responsibility for a new Group region encompassing the U.S. and Canadian namesake plus Aggregate Industries (US) and (UK) businesses. The appointment coincides with “Holcim Leadership Journey,” an initiative to streamline and strengthen Holcim Ltd. global operations.
Read MoreCement consumption forecast adjusted favorably for second time in 2012
With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new PCA forecast nearly doubles the expected increase in cement consumption for the year. The association’s revised its spring forecast upward, anticipating a 6.9 percent increase in 2012 from 2011 levels (and up from a May…
Read MoreProduct packaging accessory drive sales
Established in 1999 and located in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, Diamur is a producer of cement mortars. With a capacity of about 700,000 metric tpy, the plant produces products in bulk silos and 25-kg bags. It has become a leading producer by developing a reputation for quality and user-friendly products. Quality is not only recognized in the product itself,…
Read MoreCemex signs agreement with IBM to provide process outsources, IT services
Mexican construction materials giant Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V., and IBM announced recently a 10-year strategic agreement in which IBM will deliver business process and information technology services. Additionally, IBM will provide to Cemex business consultant services to detect and drive sustainable improvements in profitability, using the entire breadth of IBM’s capabilities, including R&D expertise.
Read MoreFirst commercial-scale CO2 capture operation set for Capitol Aggregates mill
Construction at Capitol Aggregates’ cement mill outside San Antonio, Texas, is nearing on a facility to capture 83,000 tons of carbon dioxide and offset an additional 220,000 tons of the gas annually once the equipment is operational in 2014. Austin, Texas-based Skyonic Corp.’s electrolytic carbon capture technology, SkyMine, will selectively remove CO2, acid gases and heavy metals emitted from the…
Read MoreHolcim shakes up management as CEO unveils new leadership
Switzerland-based Holcim Ltd. announced a management shake-up as new Chief Executive Officer Bernard Fontana said the Swiss cement maker may need to further streamline its business in Europe to stem falling demand. Holcim will introduce a “leaner and more efficient” structure, including a new head of Europe, as of September 1. The cement maker also cut its outlook for the…
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