Total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2018 were about 7.4 million metric tons (Mt), slightly less than shipments in March 2017, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled about 19.0 Mt, essentially unchanged from those for the same period in 2017.
Read MoreDust Control Unit
Martine Engineering helped mitigate dust emissions at the underground limestone mine of a cement production plant by implementing an innovative transfer point solution. Using a specially-designed dust control unit (DCU) to spray a surfactant onto both sides of the cargo stream during transfer onto the main conveyor, Martin Engineering was able to help Continental Cement Co. suppress fugitive dust both…
Read MoreBulk Bag Conditioner
The Block-Buster Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner features a laser safety curtain that automatically stops the system’s hydraulic rams, scissor lift and turntable if the laser beam is obstructed, eliminating the need for safety-hinged doors and interlock switches for operator safety.
Read MorePCA Recognizes Leading Environmental Stewards
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2018 Energy and Environment (E&E) Awards, recognizing outstanding environmental and community relations efforts. Submissions from plants across the United States were evaluated and recognized for environmental efforts completed in 2017.
Read MoreCemex Lends Caribbean Cement $102m for Asset Repurchase
Caribbean Cement Co. signed two loan agreements valued at $102 million for the repurchase of assets on its grounds at Rockfort in Kingston, Jamaica, reported The Gleaner. The loans will mainly pay for the acquisition of Kiln 5 and Mill 5 as initially laid out in an equipment sale and purchase agreement dated April 27.
Read MoreWCA Announces Panel for Global Climate Change Forum
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced the participants for its international expert panel at the Global Climate Change Forum (GCCF), which will take place in Paris, June 27-28.
Read MoreTCL Reports $49m Operation Loss for 2017
Trinidad Cement Ltd. (TCL) recorded group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and restructuring costs of $313 million compared to $464 million in 2016, according to the Trinidad Guardian.
Read MoreGCCA Elects Board Members
The 10 founding members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) met late last month to formally launch the association. At an event in London, members appointed Albert Manifold, chief executive of CRH plc, as president and Fernando A. González, chief executive of Cemex, and Jianglin Cao, chief executive of CNBM, as vice-presidents. The association will focus on global…
Read More80-GHz Non-Contact Radar
The BinMaster NCR-80 is a non-contact radar level sensor designed for superior performance in extremely dusty powders and bulk solids. Its powerful 80-GHz frequency focused in a narrow 4-degree beam angle with a measuring range up to 393 ft. and accuracy within 0.2 in. means it excels in tall and narrow vessels.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Announces U.S. Leadership Changes
LafargeHolcim announced the promotion of two executives, Michael LeMonds and Chad Cornwell, to the U.S. cement and Aggregates Construction Material (ACM) teams. LeMonds and Cornwell will be based in the company’s U.S. headquarters in Chicago.
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