Heidelberg Materials North America announced significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant in Alberta, Canada, marking substantial progress toward more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.
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Keystone Cement Seeks Rail Approval
Keystone Cement seeks to renew hazardous waste permit and use of railcars to ship the alternative fuel.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Invests in Low-Carbon Fuel Facility
The new Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility at Lafarge Canada’s Exshaw plant will reduce the plant’s reliance on traditional fuels.
Read MoreContinental Cement Expands Davenport Facility
Continental Cement held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Green America Recycling expansion at its Davenport plant in Buffalo, Iowa. The investment will allow around 50,000 tons of fossil fuels to be substituted with waste material.
Read MoreEagle Materials to Double Capacity at Laramie
Eagle Materials will modernize and expand its Laramie, Wyo., cement plant and related distribution facilities as the company re-emphasizes its commitment to be the cement supplier of choice in the Mountain Region, including Denver and Salt Lake City markets.
Read MoreGiant Cement Makes Significant Strides in Lowering Emissions
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) recently highlighted how member company Giant Cement is taking a two-fold approach to displacing traditional fossil fuels as the main source of energy for production.
Read MoreCEMEX’s Regenera Expands Operations in Mexico
Regenera, CEMEX’s circular waste management business, is expanding its operations in Mexico with the opening of a new facility in partnership with waste collection company PASA.
Read MoreUsing Coarse Alternative Fuels
The Availability Of High-Quality Alternative Fuels Is A Key Barrier To The Widespread Adoption Of Alternative Fuels In The Cement Industry. However, There Are Now A Number Of Solutions On The Market That Allow The Use Of Coarse And Low-Quality Materials, Without The Traditional Preparation Requirements. by Jonathan Rowland The use of alternative fuels (AF) is widely promoted within the…
Read MoreHolcim Opens New Tire-Derived Fuel Facility
The Holcim Alpena cement plant in Michigan celebrated the opening of its new whole-tire, co-processing facility – a $7.4 million, state-supported initiative that will safely and cleanly convert 22,000 tons of tires annually into alternative fuel for the plant.
Read MoreFLSmidth to Bring Alternative Fuel Tech to Continental Cement Plant
Continental Cement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Summit Materials, awarded FLSmidth a contract for the first commercial installation of the FUELFLEX Pyrolyzer at its Davenport cement plant in Buffalo, Iowa.
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