Following the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) release of expanded, comprehensive guidance for creating COVID-19 safe mining and cement manufacturing environments, Portland Cement Association (PCA) Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Sean O’Neill released the following statement:
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Country Report: Colombia
By Mauro Nogarin Political stability and good coordination between the different ministries of the current Colombian government played a fundamental role in facing the impact of COVID-19. For this reason, the production of the cement industry was able to respond quickly to the demand of the domestic market.
Read MoreAssessing the Post-Pandemic World
By Jonathan Rowland COVID-19 May Have A Positive Long-Term Impact On Health And Safety In The Cement Industry.
Read MoreCEMEX Awarded DOE Grant for Carbon Capture Development
CEMEX USA has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to research, engineer and develop a pilot for a breakthrough carbon capture unit. The project, anchored to CEMEX’s Victorville, Calif., plant, will also contemplate cost-competitive solutions to completely close the loop on current carbon emissions.
Read MoreBossTek Unveils New Compact Dust Suppression Design
The DustBoss Atom from BossTek has been engineered to provide an unmatched level of mobility and performance, delivering effective particle suppression for new and existing applications. With a throw of 100 ft. (30 meters), the adjustable elevation angle and user-defined oscillation allow precise aiming of a powerful dust-capturing mist, which is comprised of millions of droplets per minute in the…
Read MoreDynatrol High Temperature Level Detectors
Dynatrol Bulk Solids DJ7T High Temperature Level indicators provide high, intermediate or low point level detection in hostile high temperature environments. The detectors have no moving parts and require no adjustments, resulting in low operating costs. A rugged design ensures the most reliable level measurement for applications.
Read MorePCA Applauds Rejoining the Paris Agreement
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, welcomed the Biden administration’s plan to re-engage with international trading partners in the Paris Agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreProject CO2MENT Hits Major Milestone
Lafarge Canada, Svante and Total S.A. are celebrating the completion of Phase II of Project CO₂MENT, a first-of-its-kind partnership to capture industrial levels of CO₂ emissions from a cement plant.
Read MoreCalPortland Plant Nabs Ninth Energy Star
CalPortland’s Rillito, Ariz., cement plant has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting a legacy of continued energy savings.
Read MoreCountry Report: Costa Rica
By Mauro Nogarin
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