Eric Olsen, CEO of LafargeHolcim, will become the new chairman of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) in 2017, as confirmed at the organization’s annual CEO Meeting in Madrid.
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McInnis Cement Appoints New CEO
McInnis Cement announced the appointment of Hervé Mallet as president and chief executive officer. The company is in the last months of its construction phase and will begin commercial operations in the spring at its 2 million-tpy facility in Port-Daniel-Gascons, part of the Gaspé region in Quebec.
Read MoreBulk Bag Weigh Batch Unloader
Flexicon’s new BULK-OUT Bulk Bag Weigh Batch Unloader with seismic bracing provides added structural integrity and operator safety for installations in regions prone to earthquakes. Four-sided cross-bracing strengthens the frame against deformation and reduces the possibility of a structural failure when subjected to the dynamic loading associated with a seismic event.
Read MoreRoanoke Cement Celebrates OSHA Safety Achievement
Roanoke Cement Co.’s Richmond site reached a safety milestone with admission into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). SHARP recognizes small business employers who have succeeded with operating exemplary injury and illness prevention through OSHA’s “On-site Consultation Program.” The On-site Consultation Program helps employers highlight potential hazards at their workplace, improve safety…
Read MoreMAPEI Americas Announces Technical Manager
In line with the entry of MAPEI into the North American cement additives market, Dr. Hugh Wang has assumed the position of technical manager for the company’s Cement Additives Division (C-ADD) business line. In his new role, Dr. Wang manages the research and development laboratory activities for the C-ADD line.
Read MoreCemex Victorville Plant Earns WHC Certification
Cemex USA’s Victorville cement plant, a Southern California staple that recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, received Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for its ongoing sustainability, environmental-protection and land-stewardship efforts. Cemex now has 18 WHC-certified sites in North America; 15 are in the U.S.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Sales Volumes Up in Q3
In the third quarter 2016, the sales volumes of HeidelbergCement’s building materials rose significantly as a result of the first consolidation of Italcementi. In addition, demand developed positively in numerous markets, especially in Europe, where sales volumes of cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt further increased. In contrast, a very rainy summer in some parts of North America resulted in a…
Read MoreAugust Shipments Up 3.1 Percent
Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in August 2016 were about 9.4 million metric tons (Mt), up by 3.1 percent from sales in August 2015, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. The leading producing states for portland and blended cement in August 2016 were Missouri, Texas, California, Florida and…
Read MoreMercury-Free Tilt Switch
BinMaster offers an innovative, patent-pending tilt switch used for high level detection of powders and bulk solids. The BM-TSM tilt switch mounts on the top of the bin and activates an alarm when material rises and tilts the switching mechanism 15 degrees. The shaft of the tilt switch is custom-made in lengths from 1 ft. up to 8 ft. in…
Read MorePCA, MSHA Renew Safety and Health Alliance
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) renewed for another three years an ongoing alliance aimed at fostering safer and more healthful working conditions in the cement industry. Originally established in November 2008, the agreement has enabled PCA and MSHA to provide information, education and training, and technical assistance to…
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