Dynatrol Bulk Solids DJ7T High Temperature Level indicators provide high, intermediate or low point level detection in hostile high temperature environments. The detectors have no moving parts and require no adjustments, resulting in low operating costs. A rugged design ensures the most reliable level measurement for applications.
Read MorePCA Applauds Rejoining the Paris Agreement
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, welcomed the Biden administration’s plan to re-engage with international trading partners in the Paris Agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreProject CO2MENT Hits Major Milestone
Lafarge Canada, Svante and Total S.A. are celebrating the completion of Phase II of Project CO₂MENT, a first-of-its-kind partnership to capture industrial levels of CO₂ emissions from a cement plant.
Read MoreCalPortland Plant Nabs Ninth Energy Star
CalPortland’s Rillito, Ariz., cement plant has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting a legacy of continued energy savings.
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Read MorePCA Releases Regional Winter Forecasts
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group released cement consumption and real put-in-place construction spending forecasts for the Northeast, Central, West and Southeast United States.
Read MoreNovember Cement Shipments Up 9%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2020 were 8.6 million metric tons (Mt), a 9% increase from shipments in November 2019, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through November totaled 95.3 Mt, a slight increase from those for the same period in…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim, Schlumberger New Energy to Explore CCS Solutions
LafargeHolcim and Schlumberger New Energy announced a partnership to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions. The two companies will study the feasibility of capturing carbon from two LafargeHolcim cement plants, based in Europe and North America, using Schlumberger’s carbon sequestration technologies.
Read MoreWCA Launches Initiative to Address Industry’s Gender Imbalance
The World Cement Association has launched the Gender Focus Network (GFN), an initiative aiming to improve the representation of women within the global cement community.
Read MoreGCC Announces Strong 2020 Results
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, a leading supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States, Mexico and Canada, shared its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020.
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