Cemex Latam Holdings (CLH), a subsidiary of Cemex, denies corruption allegations, after Colombian news magazine Semana alleged documents show the company sought to expand its business by financing political campaigns and paying bribes, reported Reuters.
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CCJ Ruling Cements Rock Hard’s Classification
Last month, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled in favor of Barbados-based Rock Hard Cement Ltd. in a longstanding tariff war with Trinidad Cement Ltd. (TCL) and its Barbados subsidiary Arawak Cement Co. Ltd.
Read MoreCemex Net Sales Drop Amid Challenging Global Economy
Cemex announced that, on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for foreign exchange fluctuations, consolidated net sales decreased by 3% to $3.5 billion during the second quarter of 2019. The company stated that the decrease was due to lower volumes in all of its regions except for the U.S., partially offset by higher prices for its products.
Read MoreLehigh Plant Gains Permit to Burn Raggertail
Lehigh Northeast Cement Co. received approval for an air permit update from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to burn raggertail as alternative fuel, reported The Post-Star. The paper and plastic mixture will be burned in the Glens Falls plant’s cement kiln along with coal or natural gas.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Releases Sustainability Report 2018
HeidelbergCement recently published its Sustainability Report for the 2018 financial year. With ambitious emission reduction targets, which have also been recognized by the Science-Based Targets initiative, HeidelbergCement is setting clear priorities in climate protection.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim, Solidia Announce Low-Carbon Cement Commercial Expansion
A LafargeHolcim and Solidia Technologies venture will supply EP Henry’s Wrightstown, N.J., paver and block plant with a reduced carbon dioxide cement. The agreement stems from a six-year effort by the companies to bring to commercial scale an innovative technology that reduces embodied CO2 in manufactured concrete by up to 70% versus conventional methods.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Posts Net Profit of $33.1M in Second Quarter
Votorantim Cimentos announced a global net profit of R$ 134 million ($33.1 million) in the second quarter of 2019, reversing a loss of R$ 2.2 million ($544,841) in the same period last year.
Read MoreBricking Solutions Reinforces Safety with Hydraulic, Incline Conveyors
Bricking Solutions offers hydraulic and incline conveyors to increase maintenance efficiency and reduce worker physical strain. Made from heavy-duty aluminum, these conveyors increase efficiency and safety, while minimizing damage to kilns and refractory materials during routine maintenance.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Introduces Digital Tools
The construction industry plays an important role in the world economy, with $1.23 trillion spent in 2017 in the United States alone. Construction will continue to experience growth in coming years, and one key opportunity to maximize that growth is through digitization and adoption of new technology.
Read MoreFlexicon Launches New Bulk Bag Filler System
A new ultra-heavy-duty Bulk Bag Filling System from Flexicon receives abrasives, high-density solids and other difficult-to-handle bulk materials from upstream processes or storage vessels, and fills the material by weight into bulk bags. The system is comprised of heavy-gauge variants of the company’s patented Twin-Centerpost filler and Flexicon flexible screw conveyor consolidated on a robust skid with integral forklifting tubes…
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