From Robotic Removal To Fast, Ergonomic Installation, Here’s How Facilities Are Increasing Refractory Maintenance Efficiency. By Lars Lindgren and Heather Harding Refractory maintenance, though vital, can often be a logistical and financial burden. This is especially true for cement and other large facilities that rely on kilns, coolers, preheater towers and risers for day-to-day operation. These facilities stand to lose…
Read MoreSticky, Inconsistent, Potentially Hazardous: Handling and Storing Alternative Fuels
Use Of Alternative Fuels Is Spreading Around The World As Part Of Global Efforts To Reduce The Carbon Intensity Of Cement Production. But Alternative Fuels Are Not A Homogenous, Easily Handled Product. Cement Products Talked To A Number Of Experts About The Practical Issues Involved In Moving And Storing These Fuels. by Jonathan Rowland Alternative fuels (AF) are a hot…
Read MoreBates to Head Argos USA
Argos named Simon Bates as the new CEO of its United States division, effective Nov. 1. He succeeds Bill Wagner, who is retiring at the end of the month.
Read MoreGCC Reports ‘Outstanding’ Third Quarter Results
GCC, a supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced consolidated net sales increased 11.8% to $352.8 million for the third quarter of 2022.
Read MoreTitan America Attains End-to-End Digitalization of Cement Plants
Titan America successfully implemented digitalization applications based on artificial intelligence and machine learning at its cement plants in Roanoke, Va., and Medley, Fla., resulting in significant operational improvements, cost efficiencies, and solid performance.
Read MoreMDG America Supplies Chain Bucket Elevators to Drake Cement
Drake Cement selected MDG America to supply its new vertical mill grinding plant in Paulden, Ariz., with four high-quality chain bucket elevators that will carry between 26 to 362 tph of material.
Read MoreContinental Cement Produces Lowest Carbon PLC
As part of an innovative research project for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and National Road Research Alliance, Continental Cement Co., a subsidiary of Summit Materials, produced a 20% portland-limestone cement (PLC) – the lowest carbon PLC to date.
Read MoreHammerTek Deflection Elbows Resist Abrasion
Ardex Americas, a leading supplier of engineered cements, adhesives, and high-performance building products, encountered wear problems at the elbows of its pneumatic conveying lines handling sand at its Dallas, Ga. plant.
Read MorePCA Forecasts Cement Consumption Decline
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its fall cement consumption forecast for the United States, which projects a near-term demand decline of 3.5% for 2023 – the first decline in 13 years.
Read MoreFLSmidth Inks EUR 150 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan
FLSmidth signed its first sustainability-linked funding agreement to support the development of technologies and solutions with a sustainability profile. The EUR 150 million loan is provided by the Nordic Investment Bank and runs for seven years.
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