The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced the retirement of long-time President and CEO Michael McSweeney who led the organization for 12 years. Adam Auer, current vice president of environment and sustainability, will succeed McSweeney, effective April 1.
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GREYCO Becomes Latest WCA Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that GREYCO, an international expert consultancy for the construction materials industry, has joined its global network as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreCEMEX Puerto Rico Renews Port Lease
CEMEX Puerto Rico renewed its leasing contract at Port of San Juan’s Pier 16 for another 20 years, according to Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel Pizá Batiz. “The renewal of the contract to extend operations responds to the government’s vision to promote and implement recovery efforts efficiently and effectively, capitalizing on opportunities to rebuild a better and more…
Read MorePCA: IIJA to Boost Cement Consumption
During last month’s World of Concrete, held Jan. 18-20 in Las Vegas, Portland Cement Association Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan previewed his annual economic forecast, with specific focus on the cement industry and the increasing demand for construction materials accelerated by the recently passed infrastructure bill. In particular, Sullivan noted that through November 2021, the U.S. as…
Read MorePCA Honors Safety Innovation
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) recently announced the winners of the 2021 Safety Innovation Awards, which recognizes creative safety-enhancing projects in the cement industry. The winners were determined by a panel of judges that evaluated safety projects completed in 2020 from across the country in four categories: COVID-19 management, pyroprocessing, general facility, and distribution. “Our industry prioritizes the safety of…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Study to Advance Carbon Capture Tech
LafargeHolcim in the U.S., Air Liquide and the University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute are collaborating on a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a carbon capture retrofit that can separate up to 95% of CO2 emissions at the Holcim Ste. Genevieve (Mo.) cement plant.
Read MoreNew Technology Significantly Drops Cement Production Emissions
Together with its business partners, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed a solution that it said can bring a significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in the production of cement and quicklime.
Read MorePCA Releases Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, a strategic plan that outlines opportunities and actions to reach the ambitious goal throughout the industry’s value chain by 2050. The roadmap demonstrates how the U.S. cement and concrete industry, along with its entire value chain, can address climate change, decrease greenhouse gases (GHGs), and eliminate barriers that are…
Read MoreWCA Adds New Affiliate Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) as an affiliate member. The ICT was established in 1972 and is the concrete sector’s professional development body, operating internationally to provide qualifications in concrete technology to people with a professional interest in the industry. “The cement and concrete…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Moves Toward Digitalization With Command Alkon Stake
HeidelbergCement entered an agreement to take a 45% stake in Command Alkon, the global leader in software and information technology services for heavy building materials. San Francisco-based investor Thoma Bravo, which acquired Command Alkon last year, will retain majority ownership. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals, which the parties anticipate clearing by year end. Through each other’s efforts and…
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