Cemex celebrated its 25-year commitment to the protection and preservation of the planet’s biodiversity with the release of “Back from the Brink: 25 Conservation Success Stories,” the 25th volume in its Nature Book Series. The book highlights the remarkable resolve of innumerable people and institutions to save the ever-rising numbers of threatened species.
Read MoreThe new Costa Rican grinding plant for Cementos Fortaleza, which was recently announced by owner Elementia S.A.B. de C.V., will feature Gebr. Pfeiffer’s new ready2grind modular system. The $17.5 million investment will allow Elementia to achieve the project’s primary goal of directly integrating two of its divisions by self-producing cement needed for the manufacture of its Plycem fiber cement products.
Read MoreAuburn Systems and FilterSense merged in early October to create Auburn FilterSense LLC – a provider of particulate monitors and intelligent controls for filtration systems and related material flow processes, according to the company.
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SSAB announced the launch of a newly enhanced Hardox Wearparts website. Visitors to the site will now find it easier to select the right steel and other wear materials and parts for their applications as well as more efficient tools for sending in quote requests.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Co. settled a lawsuit that alleged its Waco, Texas, plant pumped millions of gallons of water from the Trinity Aquifer without approval, reported the Waco Tribune-Herald. The company has agreed to pay attorneys’ fees and to formally apply for the necessary permits.
Read MoreGCP Applied Technologies Inc. launched two new cement additives, OPTEVA HE quality improvers and TAVERO VM grinding aids, to deliver higher-performing, lower cost cement production. According to the company, these products meet the demands of modern cement plants for solutions that yield more sustainable cement production, with enhanced quality and improved cost efficiency.
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Cemex USA recently launched operations at a new rail-served cement distribution terminal in Commerce City, Colo., that is designed to bring quality building materials to the Denver Metro area. The new terminal strengthens the company’s cement-distribution capabilities across Colorado, meeting the demands of the growing construction economy.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement’s revenue rose 4 percent on a comparable basis in the third quarter of 2017. The result from current operations before depreciation and amortization improved by 5 percent. After depreciation and amortization, the result from current operations grew by 7 percent. Besides the growth in sales volumes and price increases in important core markets, the realization of synergies in particular…
Read MoreNominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards. Projects completed or scheduled to be completed between Jan. 1, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2017, are encouraged to apply before the Nov. 30 deadline. Winning projects will be honored at the American Concrete Institute’s Convention on March 25-29 in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced that Vietnam’s largest cement exporter Vissai Cement has joined its fast-growing, international membership. The association now boasts a network of members and representatives that cover 26 countries.
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