World Cement Association CEO Ian Riley released a statement about COP29, which is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, and its role in shaping environmental policy.
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Heidelberg Materials Utilizes Low-Carbon Alternative Fuels at Edmonton
Heidelberg Materials North America announced significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant in Alberta, Canada, marking substantial progress toward more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.
Read MoreRHI Magnesita Reveals ‘4PRO’
RHI Magnesita introduced “4PRO” – a new refractory solutions contract model. The transformative business model is designed to lead high-temperature industries like cement toward a sustainable and technologically advanced future through a more holistic and contemporary approach.
Read MoreAugust Cement Shipments Drop Nearly 9%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in August 2024 were estimated 9.93 million metric tons (Mt), and 8.9% decrease from shipments in August 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry. Shipments for the year through August totaled an estimated 68.5 Mt, a 5.8% decrease from those in the prior-year…
Read MoreMidwest Filter Expands Dust Filter Product Line
Midwest Filter announced the expansion of its dust filter product line to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, cost-effective, U.S.-manufactured dust filtration solutions.
Read MorePCA Looks Forward to Working with Trump Administration
Following Donald J. Trump winning the presidential election, Portland Cement Association President and CEO Mike Ireland released the following statement:
Read MoreABB: Electrification, CCUS key to decarbonizing the cement industry
ABB released a new white paper that details the challenges the global cement industry must tackle to decarbonize operations in line with global emissions reduction targets. Electrification, renewables and CCUS are highlighted as key elements of the industry’s strategy.
Read MoreEPA Grant Assists Holcim US Detroit Terminal Electrification Efforts
Certain fossil fuel power units at the Holcim Detroit cement blending and distribution terminal will give way to battery electric alternatives, thanks to the producer’s participation in a Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority program supported by a $21.9 million Environmental Protection Agency grant.
Read MoreMondi Launches Sustainable Bag Solution
Global manufacturer Mondi launched an alternative to paper bags with a free film barrier layer used in the construction industry: the IntegoBag.
Read MoreCement Products to Rebrand as Cement Optimized
SEMCO Publishing announced that its publication, Cement Products, the leading voice for North American cement producers, will change its name to Cement Optimized, effective 2025.
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