Christopher Ashworth is the new president of FLSmidth Cement, effective immediately, succeeding Asger Lauritsen, who left the position in August.
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Holcim US to Increase Flagship Capacity, Reduce Emissions
Holcim US announced a $100 million investment in its Ste. Genevieve, Mo., cement plant – the largest cement-producing facility in North America and one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient facilities in the world.
Read MoreFives Nabs New Contract With Cementos Moctezuma
Cementos Moctezuma and Fives FCB signed a contract for the supply of one FCB Horomill 3800 grinding mill and associated supervisory services for erection and commissioning.
Read MoreFLSmidth Wins Service Contract
FLSmidth will support an undisclosed cement producer to improve the reliability and performance of its operations in Latin America. A new contract builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies and will last a period of 18 months.
Read MoreArizona State Researchers Seek to Curb Emissions
An Arizona State University research team won a National Science Foundation Future Manufacturing Research Grant to help support its research into curbing emissions in cement manufacturing through new techniques.
Read MoreCemex CEO to Lead GCCA
Fernando A. González, CEO of Cemex, will succeed outgoing Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) President Jan Jenisch, CEO of Holcim.
Read MoreDraft Environmental Report Released for Ecocem Project
The Port of Los Angeles recently released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for a proposed low-carbon cement processing facility for Ecocem Materials through its subsidiary Orcem California.
Read MoreCarbon Limit Inaugurates Carbon Removal Credit Platform
Climate technology startup Covalent launched the first forward-crediting platform for carbon removal (CDR) projects that the company said ensures at least 1,000 years of permanence, connecting innovators with new financing.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, ATCO Enter Solar Power Agreement
Lafarge Canada has entered a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement with ATCO, through its investment in Canadian Utilities. Under the deal, the Exshaw cement plant will receive 100% of the energy produced by the 38.5-megawatt Empress Solar project in Alberta.
Read MoreTitan America Plants Nab PCA Energy & Environment Awards
Titan America’s Pennsuco and Roanoke plants were recognized for innovative technologies and energy efficiency, respectively, by the Portland Cement Association as part of the association’s 2023 Energy & Environment Awards competition.
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