After Many Years Of Talk, Artificial Intelligence Is Coming Into Its Own As A Powerful Solution To Cement’s Many Challenges. By Jonathan Rowland Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received a lot of attention of late in a broad range of industries, including cement. So much so, that it’s easy to think of it as something new, innovative – 21st century. But…
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Cement Association of Canada President Retires
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced the retirement of long-time President and CEO Michael McSweeney who led the organization for 12 years. Adam Auer, current vice president of environment and sustainability, will succeed McSweeney, effective April 1.
Read MoreCementos Argos, Saint-Gobain to Form Joint Venture
Fully focused on customers and end users, Cementos Argos and Saint-Gobain entered into an agreement to create a joint venture in Colombia to develop mortar solutions.
Read MoreWCA Welcomes Carbon Re as Newest Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that artificial intelligence company Carbon Re has become the latest addition to its international community, joining as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreCEMEX Divests Costa Rica, El Salvador Assets
CEMEX signed an agreement for the sale of its operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador with Cementos Progreso Holdings S.L., through its subsidiaries, for $335 million.
Read MoreFLSmidth Delivers New Pyro Line to Cementos Pacasmayo
FLSmidth will deliver a full pyro line, including a series of sustainable flagship solutions, to Peruvian cement producer Cementos Pacasmayo for its Pacasmayo plant.
Read MoreGCCA Relaunches EPD Tool
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced the global verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) 3.1 tool, which will help cement and concrete manufacturers better understand the environmental impact of their products and processes and ultimately enable designers to design the lowest whole life carbon buildings and infrastructure.
Read MoreHoneywell, UT Collaborate on Carbon Capture Technology
Honeywell announced a licensing agreement with the Texas Carbon Management Program Group at the University of Texas at Austin that will enable the lower-cost capture of carbon dioxide emissions.
Read MoreCementos Argos to Invest $23M in Honduras
Argos, together with strategic partner Instituto de Previsión Militar (IPM), announced an investment of $23 million for the next two years with the aim of promoting growth and development in Honduras.
Read MoreCEMEX Joins UN CFO Taskforce
CEMEX joined the United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the company continues to align its financial strategy to its leadership in addressing climate change.
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