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USGS Reports Cement Production Decrease
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that Portland (including blended) cement consumption decreased by 6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with that of the second quarter of 2023. Consumption in the first six months of 2024 decreased by 6% compared with that of the same period of 2023.
Read MoreLayoffs Continue at Dragon Plant
Dragon Products, a subsidiary of Giant Cement, plans to lay off six more workers at its Thomaston, Maine, cement plant as the company continues to wind down operations and transition the facility into a distribution center, reported local media.
Read MoreABB to Strengthen Emissions Monitoring with Acquisition
ABB signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions, for an undisclosed amount. The deal enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation.
Read MoreCement Producers Report Quarterly Results
Publicly traded construction-materials companies operating in the United States reported mixed results for the second quarter.
Read MoreMcInnis Plant Prospering Under St Marys Cement Control
Three years after the integration of McInnis Cement into St Marys Cement, the former’s Port-Daniel–Gascons plant continues to make its mark on the industry thanks to its commitment to local employment and environmental protection.
Read MoreCemento Cruz Azul to Invest $40M on New Mill
Cemento Cruz Azul will invest nearly $40 million for the construction of a new mill at its cement plant in Lagunas, Oaxaca, Mexico, to increase production capacity, reported El Heraldo de México.
Read MoreASTM International Names Bryant Mather Award Winner
ASTM International’s Committee C01 on Cement recently presented its Bryant Mather Award to consultant Steve Wilcox of S&S Wilcox Enterprises for the expertise and mentorship that has marked his nearly 40 years in the industry.
Read MoreFortera Locks in $85M for ReCarb Deployment
Fortera secured $85 million in Series C funding to scale the deployment of its low-carbon cement technology, ReCarb, that integrates with existing infrastructure to capture industrial CO2 emissions and convert it to mineral form to achieve a ready-to-use, low-carbon cement.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials, DOE Finalize Mitchell Plant Funding
Heidelberg Materials North America finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). Following negotiations, OCED awarded the producer with $300,000 to begin Phase 1 of the decarbonization project at its new Mitchell, Ind., cement plant.
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