To fund ongoing decarbonization efforts, Heidelberg Materials introduced a new Green Finance Framework, which is aligned with the most recent best market practices and standards.
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WCA Director Addresses Global Cement Industry
In an address at the World Cement Association (WCA) Annual Conference, Emir Adiguzel, director of the association, outlined the significant challenges and transformative opportunities facing the global cement industry.
Read MoreFlexco Introduces New Belt Fastening System
Flexco recently announced the addition of the FXC Steel Cord Belt Fastening System to its line of heavy-duty mechanical belt fastening systems. When an operation needs to reduce downtime from a damaged belt, the FXC can provide an immediate solution as a temporary splice or to pull a belt onto the conveyor system.
Read MoreSublime Reports First Cement Commercial Application
Sublime Systems’ low-carbon cement officially appeared in its first commercial construction project, a prominent section of the interior entryway of One Boston Wharf – Boston’s largest net-zero-carbon office building.
Read MoreLafarge, Geocycle Complete Clinker Pilot
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada, both members of the Holcim Group, completed a pilot at the Lafarge Brookfield cement plant in Nova Scotia to produce high-quality clinker made of recycled minerals recovered from waste sources.
Read MoreHolcim Hagerstown Plant Improves Sustainability
Holcim’s Hagerstown, Md., plant is investing $11 million to expand its alternative thermal energy capacity to 45%, representing 58,000 tpy of engineered fuel.
Read MoreHeat Battery Technology Reaches Commercial Scale in Cement Production
Rondo Energy and Siam Cement Group subsidiary SCG Cleanergy have begun construction of a Rondo Heat Battery (RHB), configured to convert solar power into continuous zero carbon heat at 1,000°C or higher levels for the SCG cement plant in Saraburi Province, Thailand. The unit is poised to become the world’s first heat battery for a cement operation, addressing a critical…
Read MoreEagle Materials to Double Capacity at Laramie
Eagle Materials will modernize and expand its Laramie, Wyo., cement plant and related distribution facilities as the company re-emphasizes its commitment to be the cement supplier of choice in the Mountain Region, including Denver and Salt Lake City markets.
Read MoreTexas Lehigh Joins SCA
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the addition of Texas Lehigh Cement Co. as its newest member.
Read MoreSolar Power to Give Cemex Plant a Boost
Cemex USA announced an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as the producer increases its decarbonization efforts.
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