Lehigh Hanson recently welcomed representatives from the State of Maryland and University of Maryland to its Lehigh Cement plant in Union Bridge, Md., for an engaging discussion around decarbonization in the cement sector.
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Lehigh Cement Moves Largest Plant to EcoCem PLC
Lehigh Hanson said its Lehigh Cement plant in Union Bridge, Md., will fully transition from producing ordinary portland cement to EcoCem PLC as its primary product by no later than January 2023.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Hosts Iowa Congressman
The Lehigh Cement plant in Mason City, Iowa, welcomed Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa-04) last month for a visit and plant tour. Rep. Feenstra and his district staff spent valuable time visiting with employees and learned a great deal about the role Lehigh Cement plays in the regional economy in the growing Midwest.
Read MoreLehigh Cement, Enbridge Partner on Carbon Storage Project
Lehigh Cement, HeidelbergCement’s North American subsidiary, and Enbridge Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a carbon storage project for Lehigh’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Fined for Clean Air Act Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will collect $197,500 from Lehigh Cement Co. in Mason City, Iowa, to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations. The EPA said the plant is a “major air emission source” that failed to comply with state and federal regulations intended to limit harmful releases of air pollution.
Read MoreLehigh Unveils New EcoCemPLC Bag
Lehigh Hanson released a new bag design for Lehigh Cement’s EcoCemPLC. The redesign comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and offering more sustainable options for its cement products.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Plant Hosts New York Assemblyman
The Lehigh Cement plant in Glens Falls, N.Y., welcomed Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R-N.Y.-114) last month for a plant tour and visit. Simpson learned more about the key role the plant, which is the longest continually operating gray cement plant in the U.S., plays in building the local, regional and national economy.
Read MoreLehigh Cement Abandons $151M Keystone Acquisition
Two weeks after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenged Lehigh Cement’s planned acquisition of Keystone Cement, the commission said the two rival producers have abandoned the deal.
Read MoreFTC Blocks Lehigh’s Acquisition of Keystone
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is challenging Lehigh Cement’s $151 million acquisition of rival Pennsylvania-based producer Keystone Cement Co., alleging the deal would harm regional competition in the market.
Read MoreFormer Lehigh Cement Employee Files Lawsuit Over Accident
A former employee of Lehigh Cement’s Nazareth (Pa.) cement plant has filed a lawsuit over a 2019 workplace accident that resulted in his leg being partially amputated, reported local media.
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