During the eighth annual Simulation Conference, Cementos Argos shared its simulation model for the optimized supply of bulk cement that it has been developing for its terminals in the Caribbean region.
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St Marys Cement Fined $165K for Worker Injury
Following a guilty plea in the Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa, St Marys Cement was convicted and fined $165,000 for a worker injury that occurred two years ago at the producer’s Bowmanville plant.
Read MoreCEMEX Named to Texan by Nature 20
For the third consecutive year, CEMEX USA has been named to the Texan by Nature 20, recognizing its commitment to conservation and leadership in sustainability.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Announces Circular-Economy Project Update
LafargeHolcim in the US, its subsidiary Geocycle, and CenterPoint Energy achieved a major milestone in a new multi-year initiative, which will result in the recovery and recycling of more than 6 million tons of coal ash for beneficial reuse in cement manufacturing.
Read MoreTitan America Hits Low Carbon Cement Milestone
Titan America reported that portland-limestone cement, or Type IL, now accounts for half of its total production capacity. Type IL has approximately 15% lower carbon emissions compared to Type I or Type II cement.
Read MoreGovernments Respond to WCA Call to Action
During COP26 in Glasgow, World Cement Association (WCA) CEO Ian Riley called on governments around the world to take action in three key areas to encourage faster adoption of low-carbon technologies in the cement and concrete industries. Several countries are now making commitments.
Read MoreHolcim to Pursue 40% Sustainable Financing By 2024
Holcim said it is committed to reach at least 40% of sustainable financing by 2024, putting climate action, water preservation and safety at the heart of its financing strategy.
Read MorePCA Applauds the Passage of IIJA
Following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Michael Ireland released the following statement:
Read MoreCEMEX, Holcim Drive Demand for Zero Carbon Tech
CEMEX and Holcim are founding members of the First Movers Coalition, a new initiative launched at COP26 in Glasgow that unites more than two dozen companies to accelerate innovation and development of early-stage decarbonization technologies to help achieve net zero by 2050.
Read MoreCEMEX Miami Plant Earns 2021 Energy Star Status
For the 11th consecutive year, CEMEX USA’s Miami cement plant received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for ongoing energy efficiency and sustainability efforts.
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