For the seventh consecutive year, Cementos Argos, part of Grupo Argos, was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), which recognizes good practices in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability of the companies registered in stock markets. The producer was also highlighted as the second most sustainable cement company in the world.
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WCA Emphasizes Decarbonization at Annual Conference
The World Cement Association (WCA) urged the global cement industry to more effectively embrace decarbonization by increasing efforts to adopt new technologies faster during its World Cement Conference in Shanghai last month.
Read MoreGCC’s Odessa Plant Turns to Solar, Wind Power
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) signed a long-term agreement with a leading U.S.-based energy provider to supply solar and wind power to its Odessa, Texas, cement plant. Covering 100% of the electricity consumed at the operation, the renewable energy will result in a 45,000-metric-ton reduction in CO2, annually.
Read MoreLevel Detection for Bulk Solids
The Dynatrol DJ level switch is designed for application to either high or low point level detection of bulk solids. The detector operates successfully on applications such as baghouses, cyclone separators or above airlocks to maintain consistent results on cement powders, minerals, and other granulated materials.
Read MoreFairbanks Scales Offers Driver Assist Terminal
Fairbanks Scales Inc., a weighing technology manufacturer, offers the FB2550 Driver Assist Terminal, designed to speed the vehicle-weighing process and reduce associated operating costs.
Read MoreABB Provides Optimizer to Improve Producer’s Efficiency
ABB announced that it will deliver its Ability Expert Optimizer solution to a major cement producer in the Great Lakes region this year. With this new order, the producer seeks to duplicate the success of its parent company, which saw significant returns following the installation of ABB solutions.
Read MoreLa Cruz Azul Invests in Innovative Loesche Technology
Cooperativa La Cruz Azul continues to invest in Loesche’s innovative technology after a successfully commissioned grinding plant in Tepezalá, Mexico, in 2018. The company announced installation plans for two Loesche coal grinding plants for petroleum coke grinding in Lagunas and Hidalgo.
Read MoreHycontrol Launches New SHIELD System
Two years after introducing the SHIELD silo protection system, Hycontrol Ltd. announced the launch of the SHIELD Lite SPS, which protects powder storage silos from the dangers caused by excessive pressure during tanker deliveries.
Read MoreBPS Offers Flexible Bulk Bag Dischargers
Bulk bag dischargers from Best Process Solutions, Inc. (BPS) provide dust-free product discharge from bulk bags. These bulk bag dischargers are expandable and flexible to meet discharging and bulk bag requirements.
Read MorePCA Strengthens Executive Team with Key Hires
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced additions to its executive team in the areas of government affairs, communications and finance.
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