The World Cement Association (WCA) continues to grow its international network of member companies with the recent addition of FLSmidth China, a wholly owned subsidiary of Denmark-based FLSmidth. The market-leading supplier of production facilities, equipment and service solutions for the global mining and cement industries joins WCA as an associate member.
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Lafarge Plant Takes Responsibility for Clinker Dust
Lafarge Canada has taken responsibility for the mysterious dust plaguing Bath, Ontario, for the past week, reported Global News. After investigating the thick, sticky substance, Lafarge said it believed it was “likely comprised of clinker dust from our Bath cement plant.”
Read MoreCemex Reports Challenging Third Quarter
Cemex announced on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for foreign exchange fluctuations, consolidated net sales decreased by 1%, reaching $3.5 billion during the third quarter of 2019 versus the comparable period in 2018. Operating EBITDA decreased by 7% on a like-to-like basis during the third quarter of 2019 to $681 million on a year-over-year basis.
Read MorePCA Forecasts Moderate Cement Consumption and GDP Growth
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its annual Fall Forecast, which predicts moderate growth for cement consumption through 2019 and into 2020. PCA Market Intelligence expects cement consumption will grow by 2.4% in 2019, 1.7% in 2020, and 1.4% in 2021.
Read MoreTwo Cemex Plants Earn Energy Star Status
Cemex USA announced two of its Florida cement plants – Miami and Brooksville South – achieved the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Certification for 2019, recognizing the company’s efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Read MoreJuly Cement Shipments Up 7.7%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in July 2019 were 10.0 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 7.7% from shipments in July 2018, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through July totaled 56.5 Mt, an increase of 2.4% from those for the same period…
Read MoreGCCA Launches Global Research Network
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced the formation of Innovandi – the Global Cement and Concrete Research Network during its annual conference in Singapore. Innovandi ties together the cement and concrete industry with scientific institutions to drive and support global innovation with actionable research.
Read MoreCemex Lyons Plant Emits Dust Clouds Sparking Pollution Concerns
Boulder County (Colo.) Public Health officials are in talks with representatives at Cemex’s Lyons plant after local residents raised concerns about dust clouds, reported the Longmont Times-Call. Members of the citizens group Save Our St. Vrain Valley filed a complaint in July and provided video evidence of the clouds to local health officials in August.
Read MorePCA Names 2019 Leadership Award Winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2019 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards, honoring members who have exhibited leadership in advancing industry programs and initiatives.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Strengthens North American Footprint
HeidelbergCement announced that its subsidiary Lehigh Hanson has entered into an agreement with Giant Cement, a subsidiary of Elementia, to acquire its Keystone cement plant in Bath, Pa., for $151 million. The Keystone plant has a capacity of 1.1 million tonnes per year and supplies the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York markets.
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