During the World Cement Association’s (WCA) virtual General Assembly Meeting on Dec. 10, association president Song Zhiping called on the cement industry to unite around the environment and fair competition in a post-pandemic world.
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) presented the winners of the 2020 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards during a virtual board meeting on Dec. 8. The award program honors members who have exhibited leadership in advancing industry programs and initiatives.
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GE Renewable Energy signed a multi-year agreement with Veolia North America (VNA) to recycle blades removed from its U.S.-based onshore turbines during upgrades and repowering efforts. VNA will process the blades for use as a raw material for cement, utilizing a cement kiln co-processing technology.
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CDP, a global environmental non-profit, has once again recognized HeidelbergCement as one of the world’s leading companies in cutting emissions, mitigating climate risks and developing the low-carbon economy.
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St Marys Cement, a wholly owned subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos, and McInnis Cement will merge their assets to create a combined entity to manufacture, distribute and sell cement in Canada and the United States. The joint venture is expected to significantly strengthen the strategic positioning of the combined operations through increased cement production capacity, operational efficiencies and an enhanced distribution…
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CalPortland has launched a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered bulk hauler truck fleet, which will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-causing emissions. The company commissioned 24 new “Near-Zero Emission” bulk hauler trucks that will transport cement to customers in Southern California.
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thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (USA), Inc. is investing in a new service center in Reno, Nev., to bring field service expertise, machining, fabrication and refurbishment capabilities closer to cement and mining industry customers in North America, especially in the western United States.
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For the 10th consecutive year, CEMEX USA’s Miami Cement Plant has achieved the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star certification, recognizing the Florida operation’s energy efficiency and sustainability efforts.
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Titan Cement has signed a new service agreement with FLSmidth that covers sustainability, digitalization and productivity across 17 Titan cement plants in Europe, Africa, and North and South America.
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HeidelbergCement has strengthened its commitment to climate protection by joining Foundation 2° (Stiftung 2°) – a network of entrepreneurs for progressive climate policy. Together with the Foundation 2°, the company hopes to develop cross-sector approaches and concepts for Germany and Europe in order to make climate protection a sustainable and successful business model.
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