Camcorp, a manufacturer of air pollution control and pneumatic conveying equipment, announced the launch of a redesigned website at www.camcorpinc.com. The new site features a modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information to help manufacturer representatives, design engineers, and prospects make well-informed decisions about their dust collection or bulk material handling project.
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HeidelbergCement announced that it received an ESG rating of C+ from ISS-oekom, which provides ESG research and ratings that enable clients to identify risks and opportunities. As a result, HeidelbergCement is now considered one of the sustainability leaders in the construction materials sector and is authorized to use the ISS-oekom Prime label.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced that its annual conference will be held in China for the first time, this year. The WCA World Cement Conference will take place Sept. 9-11 in Shanghai, and will focus on “Innovation for a Sustainable Industry.”
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Lafarge Canada Inc.’s Richmond, B.C., facility recently launched a new and improved lower carbon fuel (LCF) system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of cement. The initiative aims to make the facility the most carbon efficient cement plant in Canada. It will also help minimize landfill waste; specifically, non-recyclable plastics that are creating a backlog for municipalities…
Read MoreTotal shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2019 were 7.3 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from the roughly 7.4 Mt in March 2018, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled 19.4 Mt, an increase of 2.4% from those…
Read MoreFor 37 years, the International Cement Seminar & Exhibition was one of the most anticipated annual events for the North American cement industry. After an extended hiatus, the show is back for its 38th year.
Read MoreThe World Cement Association (WCA) announced that it has appointed Mohammed A. Al-Garni as vice president. As well as being a long-standing director and board member of the WCA, Al-Garni is chief executive officer of Saudi Cement Co.
Read MoreCaribbean Cement Co. Ltd. announced the departure of General Manager Peter Donkersloot Ponce. Yago Castro, currently the general manager of Arawak Cement Co. Ltd., will succeed Donkersloot Ponce, effective Aug. 1. Both Carib Cement and Arawak are members of the Cemex Group.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Co.’s Mitchell, Ind., plant received the necessary permit from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to begin construction of a new cement kiln system. The company will invest more than $600 million in an expansion project at the Mitchell facility, making it the largest undertaken by Lehigh Hanson in North America.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim announced the launch of a four-year “Plants of Tomorrow” plan to upgrade its production process with artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance and digital twin technologies. The initiative is one of the largest roll-outs of Industry 4.0 technologies in the building materials industry.
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