Cementos Argos has started to deliver 23,000 face masks to its construction and hardware customers around Colombia, as part of its commitment to the continuity of sector operations in biosafety conditions and the revitalization of the economy.
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Two CEMEX USA cement terminals in Texas achieved the Energy Star Challenge for Industry by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a national recognition for conserving energy use at operations.
Read MoreNational Cement Co. of Alabama, a subsidiary of Vicat, has received a $148,000 fine from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for exceeding mercury emissions over a 123-day period between May 2019 and February 2020 at its Ragland plant, according to local media.
Read MoreUS Cement LLC was issued its Air Construction Permit from the Georgia Department of Environmental Protection for a planned portland cement manufacturing plant in Perry, Ga. The permit allows construction to begin on the plant, which will produce 1.2 million tons of cement per year while operating under the strictest of environmental standards.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim in the United States announced a new program to bring greater transparency to its carbon footprint through the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These declarations, much like nutritional labels, detail the environmental impact of building materials. National cement and concrete associations have developed EPD ratings on a regional or national level that have been used by the industry…
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BinMaster brings a sense of simplicity to single-point particulate monitoring with the DD-3000 Dust Alert Sensor. The DD-3000 installs in stacks, ducts or pipes. This single-piece, compact sensor with integrated electronics and sensing probe detects – and alerts – when particulate emissions exceed a preset point.
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To reduce the use of expensive primary fuels like coal and oil in the energy-intensive cement production, operators focus increasingly on alternative fuels and raw materials. BEUMER Group offers tailor-made systems for the entire material flow chain – from receiving and unloading the delivery vehicle to storing, sampling and conveying the materials. For precise and controlled feeding, the system provider…
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The Coperion WZK dual channel diverter valve can be specially designed for the mineral industry. The unit has an asymmetric design with approximately 34- to 37-degree angle, depending on size, suitable for distributing and collecting in pneumatic conveying lines and in gravity applications. The rotor has symmetrical channels that can be reversed to extend life, making it ideal for potentially…
Read MoreLast Year Was a Good One, 2020 Could Be as Well. By Mauro Nogarin
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As the UK Gears Up for the Latest Round of UN Climate Talks, Here Is a Review of Recent Environmental Performance in the UK Cement Industry. By Jonathan Rowland
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