Dominican Republic’s Cement Producers Association (ADOCEM) anticipates a 15 percent market growth by year-end while urging initiatives to promote the mortgage market, which in its view will spur the sector’s further development, reports Dominican Today. The country is currently witnessing a rise in local cement demand that is 25 percent higher than the same period a year ago.
Read MoreCemex: First Quarterly Profit Since 2009
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced today that controlling interest net income was $76 million during the second quarter of 2014, the first reported quarterly profit since 2009. Consolidated net sales reached $4.2 billion during the quarter, an increase of 4 percent compared to the same period in 2013. This was due to higher prices of products in local currency terms…
Read MoreInfrared Thermometer
The new SKF TKTL 40 portable infrared thermometer enables safe and efficient measurement of machine temperature at a distance. The device is the only infrared thermometer in its class with the capability to take photos and videos showing the temperatures measured, allowing maintenance technicians and other operators to ascertain surface temperatures of equipment with greater ease and safety and enabling readings…
Read MoreExplosion Isolation Valve
Camfil Air Pollution Control has introduced the Stinger, an explosion isolation valve that isolates dust collector explosions to prevent a deflagration from traveling back through the inlet pipe of the dust collector into the workspace. Following extensive testing, Camfil APC reports that the Stinger is the first U.S.-made explosion flap valve to be certified by an independent testing agency to…
Read MoreBulk Bag Filling System
A new Ultra-Heavy-Duty Bulk Bag Filling System palletizes and fills bulk bags with filter cake, aggregates, abrasive minerals, dry chemical additives and other difficult-to-handle bulk materials. The system integrates a Swing-Down Bulk Bag Filler with a Flexicon Pallet Dispenser and Powered Chain Conveyor, allowing safe, high-capacity filling of bulk bags of all popular sizes, including bags with wide-diameter spouts for…
Read MoreTrinidad Cement Enters Colombian Market
Trinidad Cement Ltd. (TCL) imported its first shipment of cement into Colombia for processing at its plant in Barrancabermeja. The shipment contained 300 tons of Type G oil-well cement.
Read MoreQuebec Confirms Investment in McInnis Cement Plant
Jacques Daoust, Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Export Trade, confirmed that the government will maintain its prior investment commitment – $100 million equity stake plus $250 million in senior debt – in the proposed $1.1-billion McInnis Cement plant and marine terminal in Port-Daniel-Gascons.
Read MoreTitan Releases 2013 Integrated Annual Report
Focusing on an “Enduring Commitment” to creating value for its stakeholders and to promoting sustainable development as well as combining an entrepreneurial spirit with respect for people, society and the environment, Titan Group has completed its 2013 Integrated Annual Report.
Read MoreMichigan Approves Use of Coal Ash
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law the use of coal ash and other industrial byproducts in cement and asphalt, according to Businessweek.
Read MoreRoanoke Cement Validates Green Credentials
The Natural Resources Conservation Service recently hosted a tour of the Roanoke Cement, Troutville, Va., farm conservation project.
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