Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in May 2024 were an estimated 9.56 million metric tons (Mt), an 8.2% decrease from shipments in May 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through May totaled an estimated 40.1 Mt, a 3.5% decrease from those in…
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The U.S. Department of Energy Offices of Technology Transitions (OTT) and Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) are accepting proposals addressing adoption challenges to later stage commercialization, demonstration, and deployment of decarbonization technologies in concrete and cement, metals and chemicals sectors.
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Rockwell Automation implemented model predictive control (MPC) technology in Brazilian cement producer Cimento Itambé’s manufacturing process to standardize operational processes, gain more equipment availability, and reduce energy use.
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BinMaster moved into new offices on Transformation Drive at the Innovation Campus at the University of Lincoln (Nebraska) last month, following the destruction of its 115,000-sq.-ft. facility in April by an F3 tornado.
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Carbon Upcycling announced its recent admission to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). This marks a significant step in the waste and carbon utilization company’s mission to enhance sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of cement production.
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Votorantim Cimentos ended the second quarter of 2024 with a higher net revenue from greater volumes and supported by geographic and product diversification. The Brazilian company recorded global net revenue of R$7 billion in the second quarter, a 1% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Boston-based Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS) received Technology-to-Market Plus Up extension funding from the U.S. Department of Energy after cycling its full-scale thermal brick stack, the Joule Hive Thermal Battery, up to 1,700°C for extended periods – reaching Technology Readiness Level 6.
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One Click LCA, a global developer of life-cycle assessment technology supporting environmental product declarations, is accepting Low-Carbon Manufacturing Awards 2024 program entries through September 15.
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Cooperativa La Cruz Azul, headquartered in Mexico City, is constructing a new cement plant in Seybaplaya, Campeche, for more than $300 million.
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Cemex signed a deal for the sale of its Dominican Republic operations to Cementos Progreso and strategic partners for a total consideration of $95 million.
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