Caribbean Cement Co. Ltd. and its mining subsidiary, Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Ltd., acquired a five-year loan from National Commercial Bank Jamaica that will be used mainly to repay older debt, reported the Jamaica Gleaner.
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Cemex USA Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Cemex USA announced it was named one of Texan by Nature’s 2018 Conservation Wranglers for its ongoing commitment to sustainability and land preservation through the El Carmen Land and Conservation Co., LLC (ECLCC). The Texan by Nature Conservation Wranglers program recognizes innovative and transformative conservation projects in the state.
Read MoreFives Expands in U.S. and Mexico
Industrial engineering group Fives has strengthened its global presence with the implementation of a new Cement Minerals sales office in the United States and a new division in Mexico.
Read MoreMetso Acquires Kiln Flames Systems
Metso recently closed on the acquisition of the UK-based combustion solutions and technology provider Kiln Flame Systems Ltd. (KFS) to extend its pyro processing portfolio and capabilities.
Read MoreCemex Brooksville Plant Hosts Rescue Training
Cemex hosted more than 30 area firefighters at its Brooksville South Cement Plant in Florida to provide first responders the opportunity to conduct high-angle rescue training and practice operating at heights.
Read MoreAsh Grove Announces Scholarship Recipients
Ash Grove Cement Co., a CRH company, selected Matthew Iles and Kaitlyn Watts to receive the company’s annual $1,500 intern scholarships. Established in 2007, the scholarship program recognizes students who successfully completed a summer internship with Ash Grove or one of its subsidiaries and who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the cement industry.
Read MoreLehigh Plant Seeks Approval for Alternative Fuel
Lehigh Northeast Cement Co. could burn “raggertail” as alternative fuel at its Glens Falls, N.Y., plant under a new draft air pollution permit being considered by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), reported the Albany Times Union.
Read MoreGCCA Underlines Commitment to Climate Action at COP24
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) joined governments, climate groups and campaigners from around the world in Poland last month for the United Nations’ international climate change conference – COP24.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Receives API Certification for Theodore Plant
LafargeHolcim announced that it has received American Petroleum Institute (API) certification for the manufacture of well cement at its Holcim Theodore, Ala., plant, making it one of only four cement plants in the United States with an API 10A Monogram and Q1 Quality Management System.
Read MoreIllinois Cement Wins Mining Approval
After several public meetings, La Salle City Council voted unanimously to approve five recommendations from the city planning commission and 15 ordinances that clear the way for Illinois Cement to mine new land in Dimmick Township, Ill., reported the La Salle News Tribune.
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