January/February 2008
Cementscope
Jay Gleason, former PCA chief, 1941-2008
John P. Gleason, 66, past president of Portland Cement Association, passed away on Jan. 14...
News Americas
Egyptian mogul ups global cement profile with Lafarge-Orascom mega-deal
Lafarge, the world's top cement producer, and Nassef Sawiris, the third-richest man in Egypt, announced a deal in late December that would significantly...
Technology, globalization altering construction
Advances in technology, workforce shifts and shortages, as well as increasing global competition concern construction industry leaders on both sides of...
Novak to head PCA building promotion team
PCA has appointed Lawrence Novak SE, SECB, LEED AP, as manager, buildings and special structures...
Shoptalk
Lafarge's sweet solution for solid fuels at Sugar Creek
A recent dedication marked the official opening of Lafarge North America's new alternate solid fuels facility at Sugar Creek, Mo. ...
Environment & Safety
2007 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards
Entries are requested for the 2007 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards, co-sponsored by Cement Americas, the Portland Cement Association, and...
Products
Cement Products, January/February 2008
GRINDING PATH The Grand Slam Secondary HSI features two new product developments, a new grinding path and apron adjustment system. The Crush Plus Grinding...
Features
Cement Americas' Forecast 2008
After a year in which total housing starts are expected to drop to 1.363 million, things don't look much better in this market for 2008, where the numbers...
Roanoke Cement's Troutville plant joins Energy Star ranks
For superior energy efficiency, Roanoke Cement Co. in Troutville, Va., was awarded the 2007 Energy Star by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
