Camcorp, a manufacturer of air pollution control and pneumatic conveying equipment, announced the launch of a redesigned website at www.camcorpinc.com. The new site features a modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information to help manufacturer representatives, design engineers, and prospects make well-informed decisions about their dust collection or bulk material handling project.
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HeidelbergCement announced that it received an ESG rating of C+ from ISS-oekom, which provides ESG research and ratings that enable clients to identify risks and opportunities. As a result, HeidelbergCement is now considered one of the sustainability leaders in the construction materials sector and is authorized to use the ISS-oekom Prime label.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced that its annual conference will be held in China for the first time, this year. The WCA World Cement Conference will take place Sept. 9-11 in Shanghai, and will focus on “Innovation for a Sustainable Industry.”
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Lafarge Canada Inc.’s Richmond, B.C., facility recently launched a new and improved lower carbon fuel (LCF) system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of cement. The initiative aims to make the facility the most carbon efficient cement plant in Canada. It will also help minimize landfill waste; specifically, non-recyclable plastics that are creating a backlog for municipalities…
Read MoreTotal shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2019 were 7.3 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from the roughly 7.4 Mt in March 2018, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled 19.4 Mt, an increase of 2.4% from those…
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FLSmidth recently developed ECS/UptimeGo, a downtime analysis solution, to help plant staff identify issues that interrupt operation, and prevent unwanted future downtime.
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Hyster-Yale Group announced a new offering, which converts their 6,000-lb. capacity Hyster or Yale electric counterbalance lift truck to a certified Explosion Proof (EX) model through RICO Manufacturing, Inc. With more than 70% of the parts and truck systems remaining intact, authorized Hyster and Yale dealers will be fully equipped to service and support the RICO-branded EX trucks.
Read MoreFollowing a thorough validation procedure, HeidelbergCement’s carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been successfully assessed against the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) criteria. This makes HeidelbergCement the first company in the cement sector, and one of about 200 companies worldwide, to have approved science-based targets.
Read MoreThe Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following Serious Accident Alert.
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LafargeHolcim’s latest sustainability report outlines the economic, environmental and social performance of the company. It also presents objectives for its four strategic sustainability pillars: climate & energy, circular economy, environment and community.
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