On June 13, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) hosted representatives from government, industry and academia at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., for an intensive one-day session aimed at filling the current gap in low-carbon cement and concrete guidance.
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Heidelberg Materials Celebrates ‘150 Years of Progress’
Heidelberg Materials celebrated its 150th anniversary with a ceremony at its headquarters in Germany on June 20, with the theme “150 years of progress.”
Read MoreDOE Funds Five Projects to Help Decarbonize Industry
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced five projects that will receive a total of $16.4 million in funding to focus on next-generation cement formulations and process routes as well as carbon capture and utilization technologies to address CO2 emissions in the cement industry.
Read MoreHolcim Goes Solar in Michigan
Holcim US is installing a 25-MW solar array at its cement plant in Alpena, Mich., which will help the facility self-generate 75% of its electric power needs with green energy.
Read MoreUN Secretary General Calls for Immediate Action on Net Zero
António Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations, called for “sustained and immediate” action on net zero while addressing around 200 cement and concrete industry leaders at the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference in Zurich.
Read MoreDOE Backs Carbon Capture Study at Ash Grove Plant
The Ash Grove cement plant in Foreman, Ark., will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a $15.2 million front-end engineering design (FEED) study to implement an integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) system at the facility.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Inaugurates Innovative Plant
On June 13, Heidelberg Materials celebrated the opening of its new cutting-edge facility in Mitchell, Ind. – the second largest cement plant in North America. Don Marsh, editor of sister publication Concrete Products, was in attendance for opening day activities.
Read MorePCA Recognizes June as Safety Month
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is celebrating PCA Safety Month throughout the month of June with materials and resources for safety and health at cement plants.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, Forêt-Boucher Extend Partnership
Lafarge Canada extended its collaboration with Quebec-based Forêt-Boucher Foundation, an environmental conservation organization, for the next five years. The company plans to donate $15,000, comprised of $13,400 in cash and $1,600 worth of products, annually to the organization.
Read MoreBEUMER Expands Bulk Material Handling Portfolio
With the acquisition of the Hendrik Group – one of the leading companies for air-supported belt conveyors – the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in bulk material transport, particularly the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials.
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