New Electric Technology Hitting The Market Is Designed To Address The Sustainability Revolution In The Construction Materials Industry. By Mark S. Kuhar Cement producers seeking to develop the safe, productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future are looking hard at innovations in electric technology. There is no lack of innovations coming to market. For instance, Holcim US entered into…
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Holcim US Turns to Wind Power for Texas Operations
Holcim US entered into its first virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) linked to renewable energy generation. Through the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) agreement at least 38% of the company’s total power consumption at all of its Texas production facilities will be from renewable energy generated at a large wind farm in Coke County.
Read MoreHolcim US Announces Regional Rebrand
Holcim US will unite its legacy brands in Colorado, including Aggregate Industries, Metro Mix Concrete and Transit Mix Concrete, under the Holcim name as the company builds on the market strength of each and streamlines the company’s collective work as a sustainable builder of progress.
Read MoreHolcim US Enhances Concrete Portfolio in Colorado, Minneapolis Markets
Holcim US has introduced DYNAMax high-performance concrete to its innovative concrete product portfolio in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Twin Cities, Minn., markets.
Read MoreHolcim US Enlists Parsable to Help with ESG Goals
Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company’s Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 Holcim sites in the United States. The digital tool will be key to integrating Holcim’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) objectives with its operational and frontline activities.
Read MoreHolcim US Turns to Hyliion Hypertrucks in Net Zero Pursuit
As part of its sustainability efforts, Holcim US is working with Hyliion Holdings to leverage the company’s innovative electrified powertrain truck platform to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Read MoreHolcim US Moves Illinois Plant to OneCem
Following its recent rebrand and continuing its commitment to building progress for people and the planet, Holcim US transitioned its Joppa cement plant in Grand Chain, Ill., to OneCem portland-limestone cement (PLC) production.
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– IN BRIEF –The five leading states in the fourth quarter of 2021 were, in descending order of production, Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Ohio. Aggregates Production Rises 5% in 2021. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released the report “Crushed Stone and Sand and Gravel in the Fourth Quarter 2021.” An estimated 647 million metric tons (Mt) of total…
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