Solar plant online for Bharathi Cement
Bharathi Cement has recently commissioned a 10 MW ground-mounted solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh.
The latest cement news
New approach suggests path to emissions-free cement
MIT researchers find a way to eliminate carbon emissions from cement production — a major global source of greenhouse gases.
MHEA reveals BULKEX 2019 headline sponsor
The BULKEX19 Conference and Exhibition, Bulk Handling Tomorrow’s World, is taking place 16 – 17 October at the Eastwood Hall Hotel, near Nottingham, UK, and is a must-attend event for anyone involved with bulk materials handling.
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Munson Machinery Company: Ribbon blender has integral bag dump station
A new Munson Ribbon Blender, model HD-3.5-9-SS, features an integral bag dump station that collects dust generated during manual dumping activities, improving worker safety and plant hygiene.
KAR Group entrusts ASEC with technical management and manpower development of its cement facility in Erbil, Iraq
Arab Swiss Engineering Company (ASEC) and the Iraqi conglomerate KAR Group have announced signing a 3-year agreement for the operation and maintenance of Qarachough Cement Plant; a 1.9 million tpy facility owned by the Iraqi conglomerate near Erbil city, Iraq.
GCC signs long term agreement with renewable energy supplier for Odessa, Texas cement plant
The deal move will result in a reduction of approximately 45 000 metric tons of CO2, annually; equivalent to around 9500 passenger vehicles driven for a year, based on the US Environmental Protection Agency estimate.
VPG Transducers launches new silo weighing system
The S Series system gives measurements for both weight and temperature.
WCA conference emphasises decarbonisation
The World Cement Association is urging the global cement industry to more effectively embrace decarbonisation.
Yanmar completes acquisition of ASV Holdings
Yanmar Group has announced its acquisition of ASV Holdings, a North American loader manufacturer.
Upcoming cement events
ICCC 2019 – 15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement
16 Sep 2019 - 20 Sep 2019
Prague Congress Centre
5. kvetna 1640/65,
Nusle,
140 00 Prague 4,
Czech Republic
Alternative Fuel Symposium
23 Sep 2019 - 25 Sep 2019
Hotel Wyndham Duisburger Hof
Opernplatz 2,
47051 Duisburg,
Germany
Cemprospects 2019
07 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2019
Sheraton Grand Krakow
7 Powisle Street,
31-101 Kraków,
Poland
ASGCO announces tri-lateral agreement
The agreement with WAGENER-Schwelm and NILOS concerns distribution, manufacturing, and intellectual partnership.
Sunnsy Group joins WCA
The World Cement Association has expanded its international network by welcoming China’s Sunnsy Group.
New Bobcat manufacturing plant in India begins production
The manufacturing facility is located in the Tamil Nadu state, on the outskirts of Chennai.
WEG unveils new M Mining series of slip ring motors
WEG has unveiled a new series of slip ring motors for the mining industry.
Liebherr opens subsidiary in Hamburg Port
The company has invested approximately €20 million in the new subsidiary.
Terex Trucks expands into Benelux market
The Matermaco Group is the new official dealer for Terex Trucks in the Benelux region.
Doosan launches new articulated dump trucks
The trucks are Stage V compliant.
Yokogawa acquires RAP International
The acquisition is expected to improve the safety and efficiency of plant maintenance activities.
VDMA discusses new carbon reduction technologies
The VDMA has presented a discussion of new technologies for reducing CO2 in the cement industry.
Tarmac supports Road Heroes Day
Road Heroes Day is a national campaign to celebrate the unsung heroes of the UK’s roads.