The Portland Cement Association (PCA) congratulated Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler on his confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). PCA applauded the Senate for his confirmation, ensuring regulatory certainty for the cement and concrete industry, while guaranteeing the vital mission of the agency continues.
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Cement Association of Canada Decries Lack of Wood Building Safety in BC
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) expressed surprise at the announcement by the government of British Columbia (BC) that they would bypass the ongoing 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) processes and allow municipalities to issue building permits for encapsulated mass timber construction (EMTC) up to 12 stories. The Building Code review process is not yet complete.
Read MoreGlobal Cement and Concrete Industry Women’s Network. Launched on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced the launch of a “Global Cement and Concrete Industry Women’s Network.”
Read MoreCamfil APC Introduces High-Efficient Filter Cartridges
Camfil APC rolled out Gold Cone X-Flo (GCX) Filter Cartridge for high-efficiency industrial dust collection. Building on the proven performance of HemiPleat Gold Cone technology, GCX filters stay cleaner and last longer than conventional pleated filters, noted the manufacturer.
Read MorePCA Applauds FHWA Nomination of Nason
The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved by voice vote the nomination of Nicole Nason to be the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which endorsed Nason’s nomination in a letter to the committee, urged the full Senate to move expeditiously to confirm her.
Read MoreCemex Ventures Launches 2019 Startup Competition
Cemex Ventures announced the launch of its Construction Startup Competition 2019 to identify startups with the ambition to lead the transformation of the construction industry. Under the slogan “Apply. Grow. Make Your Mark.,” Cemex’s open innovation and corporate venture capital unit presents its third call, open from February 19 through April 21, 2019, to participants from around the world.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Reports Record Sales Volumes, Revenue for 2018
HeidelbergCement announced its preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, and result from current operations before and after depreciation and amortization for the fourth quarter and the whole of 2018. The company reported group revenue increased 10 percent to €4.7 billion in the fourth quarter 2018 compared to the prior-year period. Full year group revenue rose by 5 percent to…
Read MoreSullivan Predicts Cement Increases
At World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Ed Sullivan, executive vice president and chief economist for the Portland Cement Association, noted that the state of the economy is good. Sullivan’s presentation is one of the highlights of the show each year.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Accelerates Efforts on Portfolio Optimization
HeidelbergCement announced that it has made good progress with the acceleration of its portfolio optimization during the past weeks. The company closed the divestment of its 50 percent share in Ciment Québec and its minority participation in Syria in December 2018. In addition, a former cement plant area within the Cairo metropolitan area has been auctioned, and the divestment of…
Read MoreContinental Cement Plant Earns Energy Star Status
Continental Cement Co.’s Hannibal, Mo., cement plant recently earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification, which highlights the plant’s status within the top 25 percent of cement operations in the nation with regard to energy performance.
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