The Portland Cement Association changed its corporate identity, effective October 31, 2013, to better describe the association and the industry it represents. As part of the association’s new logo, it will no longer spell out the name Portland Cement Association (PCA). Instead, this will be replaced with the tagline, “America’s Cement Manufacturers.”
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Plibrico Materials Division Focuses on West Coast Growth
Plibrico Company LLC announced Paul Schmidt as the new Refractory Materials Division area sales manager for the Western United States and Canada. With more than 25 years of experience in refractory and insulation materials sales, Schmidt will be providing the highest level of expertise to Plibrico’s customers.
Read MorePlanning Commission Signs off on Lehigh Inspections
Over the next 20 years, Lehigh Southwest Cement’s historic mining site near Cupertino, Calif., will be restored to its natural state. During that time, the company and Santa Clara County Planning Commission will meet once a year to check progress at the site, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
Read MoreCemtrek Reports Increase in Emission Monitor Inquiries
Cemtrex Inc. has announced an increased level of inquiries in its emission monitors from cement companies.
Read MoreANH Refractories Names New CEO, Chairman
ANH Refractories Co. has named Stephen M. Delo as chairman and chief executive officer, succeeding Gabriel Faimann, the company’s former Interim CEO, who has left to pursue other career opportunities.
Read MoreCeram Announces New Name
The U.K.-based materials technology group Ceram is changing its name to Lucideon, effective Feb. 1. The name has been introduced to reflect the group’s expanding portfolio, bringing together its acquired businesses under one identity.
Read MoreSolidia Cement’s Performance, Properties Detailed in White Paper Series
In the first of a two-part white paper series, Solidia Technologies details the chemical properties, manufacture and performance qualities of a sustainable cement that, combined with its concrete counterpart, can reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete products up to 70 percent. Made from the same raw materials and equipment as traditional, ordinary portland cement, Solidia Cement is adaptable…
Read MoreLehigh Obtains Tentative Approval for Conveyor System
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) granted a tentative approval to a proposed conveyor belt transportation system that would move limestone from a New Windsor quarry to the Lehigh Cement Co. plant in Union Bridge, according to the Carroll County Times.
Read MoreClinker Shipment Marks Start of Jamaica-Venezuela Trade Agreement
Caribbean Cement Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the TCL Group, announced an agreement to supply 100,000 tons of clinker to Venezuela from December 2013 to April 2014, according to local news sources. The arrangement was facilitated under the PetroCaribe Agreement, a compensation mechanism whereby Jamaica could repay the loan to Venezuela with goods and services in lieu of cash.
Read MoreSaint-Gobain Sells Fiber Cement Siding Business
Saint-Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, has signed an agreement for the sale of its U.S.-based fiber cement siding business to Plycem USA, a subsidiary of Elementia of Mexico.
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