The U.S. Geological Survey reported total shipments for June, and the numbers are lukewarm.
Read MoreEconomists Look Ahead – Cautiously
Author: Mark S. Kuhar
It’s Getting Crazy Out There
The cement industry is known for important but low-key developments and the occasional blockbuster piece of news. It seems the news the last few months has been blockbuster all the way. During a speech at the World Cement Association’s (WCA) 8th General Assembly in Hefei, China, WCA President Wei Rushan urged the global cement sector to embrace peace, rationality, innovation…
Read MoreHere Comes the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
The Cement Industry’s Premier U.S. Show And Conference Comes To Birmingham, Ala. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreWCA President Highlights Market Changes
The president of the World Cement Association (WCA), Wei Rushan, recently addressed members to highlight the significant transformations shaping the global cement industry. Emphasizing the need for innovation, sustainability and collaboration, he called on industry stakeholders to embrace the evolving economic, regulatory and geopolitical challenges ahead.
Read MoreEmerging Technology for 2025
Executives At Trimble Offer An Outlook For 2025 On A Variety Of Topics. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreWelcome to Cement Optimized
Good-bye Cement Products, hello Cement Optimized.
Read MoreA Texas-Sized Cement Squabble
I didn’t expect this in Texas.
Read MorePCA to Benefit from EPA Funding
Wow! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did something good for the industry. The EPA will give the Portland Cement Association (PCA) more than $2.4 million to lead a project that will improve both the quantity and quality of industry Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). It’s one of 38 grants that the EPA announced. EPDs are the most widely used tool…
Read MoreTips for Efficient Conveyor Discharge
When Bulk Handlers Need Help Reducing Dust At The Conveyor Discharge Point, They Need Answers Fast. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar Every day, bulk handlers struggle with the conveyor discharge zone emitting dust, carryback, and spillage, some of the leading problems that cause equipment breakdowns, workplace safety violations and raise the cost of operation. Martin Engineering’s decades of research and…
Read MoreSustainability in Action: A Cement Industry Update
Research, Benchmarks and Plant Projects are Ongoing As The Industry Tackles Sustainability Challenges. By Mark S. Kuhar Whether it is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Climate and Energy Benchmarking; or innovative developments at the plant level, the cement industry is continuously working to reduce its carbon footprint. Here are some of the latest developments. CCUS Opportunities in the Cement IndustryAccording…
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