Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in August 2016 were about 9.4 million metric tons (Mt), up by 3.1 percent from sales in August 2015, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in August 2016 were Missouri, Texas, California, Florida and…
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PCA, MSHA Renew Safety and Health Alliance
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) renewed for another three years an ongoing alliance aimed at fostering safer and more healthful working conditions in the cement industry. Originally established in November 2008, the agreement has enabled PCA and MSHA to provide information, education and training, and technical assistance to…
Read MoreMcInnis Cement Kicks Off Construction for Sainte-Catherine Terminal
In anticipation of the operation of its Port-Daniel–Gascons cement plant, McInnis Cement announced plans for the construction of one of its cement terminals that will be utilized to ensure the distribution of bulk cement to markets via their maritime services.
Read MoreSolidia Technologies Joins Effort to Develop Sustainable Alternative Cementitious Materials
Scientists from Solidia Techologies joined other leaders in infrastructure materials research gathered at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center to discuss the need for sustainable alternative cementitious materials in the face of America’s mounting infrastructure issues. Solidia Technologies’ Principal Scientist Sada Sahu, Ph.D., presented “Performance of Carbonated Concrete” during the third bi-annual Workshop on Emerging Developments…
Read MoreCementos Argos Tops Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Cementos Argos was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth consecutive year, this time as an industry leader: Construction Materials, with results that support its leadership in social, environmental and economic issues. Each year about 2,500 global companies, listed on the stock exchange, belonging to about 59 economic sectors, are invited to participate.
Read MoreMAPEI Americas Adds Cement Additives to Portfolio
MAPEI is extending the production of its C-ADD Division (cement additives) to North America. The cement additives being introduced include grinding aids, strength enhancers, Cr(VI)-reducing additives and dust-control technology for all types of cement.
Read MoreMSHA Posts Fatalgram for 11th Metal/Nonmetal Mine Fatality
On Aug. 9, 2016, a 33-year-old leadman contractor with four years of experience was killed at Cemex’s Kosmos Cement Co. facility in Louisville, Ky. The victim was attempting to replace the lift cable pulleys on the barge loadout chute, when the anchor point for the temporary rigging separated from the chute and it unexpectedly fell. The falling chute caused the…
Read MoreCement Industry Applauds B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan
The Cement Association of Canada praised the province of British Columbia on the release of its Climate Leadership Plan. Climate change is the single most important issue facing our society today and this plan lays the foundation for industries to play a major role in assisting government in meeting its 2050 targets.
Read MoreEssroc Plant Loses Zoning Appeal to Burn Alternative Fuel
The Clark County Board of Zoning Appeals deemed an earlier decision to allow Essroc’s Speed, Ind., cement plant to burn hazardous waste as void, reported the Courier-Journal. Essroc argued in a filing with the board that county officials were wrong to reverse an earlier determination that no zoning changes were needed for it to burn the chemical waste.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Releases Sustainability Report
HeidelbergCement released its seventh sustainability report, which highlights important topics and challenges for the company in its drive for sustainable development. Sustainability Report 2015 also includes the company’s activities in the arena of environmental protection, employees, workplace safety and social responsibility.
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