The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) case involving a proposed Colacem Canada cement plant in eastern Ontario will be heard beginning on November 2 for four weeks, reported NCPR.
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LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Backs Human Rights Initiative
LafargeHolcim CEO Jan Jenisch has joined the Call to Action for Business Leadership on Human Rights by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Leaders who join the initiative commit to making human rights more than just a risk and compliance issue for their companies – they will actively promote them as part of their company’s commitment to social…
Read MoreCEMEX Outlines Ambitious Plan to Tackle Climate Change
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced a new Climate Action strategy, which outlines the company´s vision to advance toward a carbon-neutral economy and to address society’s increasing demands more efficiently. The producer aims to reduce net specific CO2 emissions 35% by 2030, against a 1990 baseline level, after achieving more than 22% in reductions since climate change concerns gained prominence and…
Read MoreArgos Begins Green Cement Production at Rioclaro Plant
Cementos Argos announced that after an investment of more than $78 million on a new production line capable of producing 450,000 tpy of calcined clay, its Rioclaro Plant in Colombia has begun manufacturing and distributing green cement.
Read MoreBossTek Unveils VFD System for Dust Suppression
In a move designed to bring versatility to its lineup of dust suppression equipment, BossTek introduced an optional Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system that allows users to adjust air flow to suit a broader range of applications and working environments. Driven by customer input from a number of different industries, the new VFD system reduces the need to purchase or…
Read MoreFlexicon Discharger Pierces Bulk Bags, Cuts Cycle Times
A new Bulk-Out Bulk Bag Discharger from Flexicon features a bag piercing receiving hopper and side-mounted flow promotion devices to feed downstream processes at ultra-high rates.
Read MoreWCA Membership Grows with Cemindo Gemilang
The World Cement Association announced that Indonesian cement producer Cemindo Gemilang is the latest addition to its international membership, which currently spans 34 countries. The firm joins as a corporate member.
Read MoreCement Shipments Increase Slightly in November
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2019 were 7.9 million metric tons (Mt), a slight increase from shipments in November 2018, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through November totaled 94.4 Mt, an increase of 3.4% from those for the same period…
Read MorePCA Launches ‘Shaped by Concrete’ Educational Campaign
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is raising awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete through bold, compelling stories of how the construction material makes the world a better place. The Shaped by Concrete campaign will focus on key themes often overlooked and underrepresented in conversations and media coverage of cement and concrete, including their ability to meet sustainable…
Read MoreSullivan Forecasts Modest Cement, Construction Growth
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) held a press conference at the 2020 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, where PCA Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan predicted cement consumption to stay at moderate growth levels through and into 2022.
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