The United Steelworkers (USW) said that roughly 100 members of USW Local 11-205 have engaged in a strike against Continental Cement of Hannibal, Mo., over unfair labor practices.
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PCA to Hold Webinar on Digital Transformation
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is holding a thought leadership webinar on the benefits of the digital transformation of the cement manufacturing industry on Thursday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Read MoreFLSmidth Rotary Kiln For Cement Features Easy Maintenance
FLSmidth’s ROTAX-2 Rotary Kiln for cement delivers high production capacity and requires minimal energy and space, according to the company. The two-base design saves on construction time and costs and this rotary kiln never needs kiln axis alignment: Pyroprocessing with proven operational reliability. Imagine a rotary kiln for cement designed to completely eliminate the risk of shell constriction and the…
Read MoreResearchers Underestimate CO2 Sequestration Rate in Dry-Cast Concrete
A new ASTM International paper presents results of a National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Education and Research Foundation investigation quantifying the amount and rate that machine-molded concrete products absorb and permanently lock up atmospheric carbon dioxide. “Conceptual Test Protocols for Measuring Carbon Sequestration of Manufactured Dry-Cast Concrete Products” covers lab work undertaken to develop and refine procedures that deliver repeatable,…
Read MoreLehigh Cement Plant Transitions to EcoCem
The Lehigh Cement plant in Union Bridge, Md. will see primary output shift from ordinary portland cement to the branded EcoCem portland-limestone cement –clinker + up to 10% finely graded limestone. Union Bridge is presently the producer’s largest plant in North America; the switch to the branded Type IL cement positions the mill to avoid approximately 126,000 tons of carbon…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Dips in January
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 8.4% in January to 201.5 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 220.0. In January, the commercial component of the DMI fell 10.0%, and the institutional component receded 4.7%. “The Dodge Momentum Index weakened in January, after 10 consecutive months of gains. While planning activity slowed, the Index remains…
Read MoreConstruction Spending Up 10.2% in 2022
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during December 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,809.8 billion, 0.4% (± 0.8%) below the revised November estimate. The December figure is 7.7% (±1.2%) above the December 2021 estimate. The value of construction in 2022 was $1,792.9 billion, 10.2% (±0.8%) above the $1,626.4 billion spent in 2021. In…
Read MoreOxyfuel Makes the Cement Industry Greener
It’s no secret that the cement industry is a large CO2 emitter. Nevertheless, it is impossible to imagine our everyday lives without cement. A switch to more sustainable processes is essential to protect the climate and remain competitive. One solution, from the experts at thyssenkrupp Polysius, is called Oxyfuel. Understanding OxyfuelLarge quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) are released during cement…
Read MoreHere Comes the 2023 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
• The Conference will take place at the Dallas-Hilton Anatole, April 23-27. • To register, go to www.cementconference.org. The 2023 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference will feature 750 attendees, 400 companies, 15 training modules and 30 sponsors. Brian Shul will be the keynote speaker. He is a Vietnam-era attack pilot and retired major in the United States Air Force. Shul completed a…
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Touts Quarterly, Yearly Results
Heidelberg Materials, in its latest quarterly report, noted that group revenue in 2022 grew by 3% to an all-time high of €21.1 billion. North American revenue was up 17.6% for the quarter and 7.8% for 2022, although aggregates sales volume was off 5.7% for the quarter and 5.0% for the year; and cement and clinker sales volumes were off 8.2 %…
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