The Berkeley County, W.Va., council approved a resolution to reassign the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Essroc cement plant in Martinsburg to its new owner Argos USA, reported the Martinsburg Journal.
Read MoreWashbox Conveyor Belt Cleaner
Martin Engineering introduced a secondary cleaning system that removes nearly all of the carryback left on a belt, including adhesive materials and fines lodged in surface divots and valleys. The Martin Washbox Cleaning System combines water spray and secondary cleaning blades in an enclosed and self-contained unit, draining residue safely away from the work area.
Read MoreBulk Bag Lifting Frame
Flexicon Corp. introduced a new bulk bag lifting frame with telescoping arms that accommodates bulk bags produced in an increasing range of sizes.
Read MoreOnline Elemental Analyzer
Cement manufacturers that require an easy-to-use quality control solution that delivers rapid analyses of a wide range of materials can now rely on a new online elemental analyzer designed to provide real-time, accurate results.
Read MoreConveying Energy
New Technology Generates Power Using Energy Created by Conveyor Belts. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MorePumping to Stay Open
BJM’s KZN Pump Discharges Heavy Sand And Gravel Slurry, Keeps Roads Open At Cement Plant. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe Meaning of Life
Determining The Lifespan Of ‘Lubed For Life’ Bearings, Or At Least Its L10 Life. By Ian A. Rubin
Read MorePortland Cement Association 100th Anniversary
1916-2016Key Events In Association History, and The People, Places and Projects That Built an Important Industry Organization.
Read MoreMAPEI Americas Adds Cement Additives to Portfolio
MAPEI is extending the production of its C-ADD Division (cement additives) to North America. The cement additives being introduced include grinding aids, strength enhancers, Cr(VI)-reducing additives and dust-control technology for all types of cement.
Read MoreMSHA Posts Fatalgram for 11th Metal/Nonmetal Mine Fatality
On Aug. 9, 2016, a 33-year-old leadman contractor with four years of experience was killed at Cemex’s Kosmos Cement Co. facility in Louisville, Ky. The victim was attempting to replace the lift cable pulleys on the barge loadout chute, when the anchor point for the temporary rigging separated from the chute and it unexpectedly fell. The falling chute caused the…
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