The new Thermo Scientific Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (PM CEMS) improves accuracy by offering true mass concentration that meets the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-traceable standards for customers seeking to comply with the Utility Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Portland Cement Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and the Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Boiler MACT.
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Cemex Begins $18 Million Housing Project in Dominican Republic
Construction has begun on 186 units of affordable housing in San Pedro de Macoris, a province of the Dominican Republic. The homes are part of the first stage of the Altos del Higuamo project, which includes the construction of 568 houses with a total investment of approximately $18 million, according to a statement released by Cemex. The first 60 units…
Read MoreBel-Ray, Marco Announce Expansion into Columbia
A U.S.-based specialty lubricant company announced the expansion of service with Marco for the distribution of their mining and marine product lines in Colombia. Marco is a mining service company operating in Chile, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and now Colombia.
Read MoreCity Council, Regional Agencies Host Meeting About Lehigh Cement
According to the San Jose Mercury News, the city council of Cupertino, Calif., hosted a forum in early September to update residents on regulatory agencies overseeing Lehigh Southwest Cement’s Cupertino facility and to learn about the latest mandates from the agencies. Updates were given by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District), County of Santa Clara, and San…
Read MoreValve Bags
Mondi Americas unveiled a valve bag solution that enables fillers to meet bag requirements for rapid filling speed and optimum moisture protection at Pack Expo 2013.
Read MoreCemex introduces EXTRA in Mexico
The company has introduced a new product to the market – EXTRA cement – the result of almost three years of research and development. EXTRA cement is specially designed at the molecular level to reduce cracking due to plastic contraction by up to 80 percent during the curing periods for concrete and mortars. This allows the contractor to give clients…
Read MorePortable 2-Way Radio
Operating in the VHF MURS frequency band, the PT-150M, a professional-grade portable 2-way radio, allows business-only users to operate license free at 2 watts anywhere within the U.S. This saves customers the hassle and expense of licensing that is typically associated with “FCC Part 90 business band” radio frequencies, and provides out-of-the-box functionality and simplicity, noted the manufacturer.
Read MoreDust Collector Accessory
Clean Sweep, a pneumatic vacuum accessory from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), provides an economical clean-up solution by adding a high-vacuum wand to any low-vacuum dust collector. The Clean Sweep unit removes fugitive dust from around the dust collector and adjacent work area, and sends it directly to the collector.
Read MoreRoanoke Cement’s Terminal Wins Safety Award
Roanoke Cement Co.’s Front Royal, Va., terminal was awarded Portland Cement Association’s 2013 Terminal Safety Award for 12.75 years without a lost time accident. PCA President Greg Scott presented the award at the terminal earlier this summer.
Read MoreEagle Materials Sees Record Cement Volumes
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 ended June 30, 2013. Notable items for the quarter include revenues of $227.0 million, up 47 percent from prior-year, and record quarterly cement sales volumes of 1.2 million tons.
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