Cement news 2018
LafargeHolcim acquires Fort Worth-based Tarrant Concrete Co.
Tarrant Concrete Co. is a ready-mixed concrete manufacturer that has operated in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1968.
LafargeHolcim appoints new Head of Region Middle East Africa
Miljan Gutovic, who joined the company this year, succeeds Saâd Sebbar.
Siemens showcases digitalisation solutions at Hillhead
Siemens recently showcased its new digitalisation solutions for drives and motors, SIDRIVE IQ and SIMOTICS IQ, as well as the latest version of its CEMAT control system for cement plants, at Hillhead 2018.
Siemens showcases COMOS software solution at Hillhead
Siemens has showcased its COMOS engineering platform, as well as digital twin and virtual simulation solutions, at this year’s Hillhead show.
MMD donates demining rig to The HALO Trust
MMD has donated a revolutionary new demining rig, featuring two MMD sizers, to The HALO Trust for mine clearance work in Zimbabwe
H4e mobile cone crusher makes UK debut at Hillhead
Keestrack showcased the fully-hybrid electric version of the H4 mobile cone crusher at this year’s Hillhead show in Derbyshire, UK.
World Cement Association exhorts industry to adopt new technologies faster to combat climate change
At the World Cement Association’s Global Climate Change Forum last week delegates were told that current technology is insufficient for the delivery of CO2 savings required by the Paris Agreement.
CEMEX contributes to construction of tallest tower in Mexico City
Torre Mítikah, part of a residential and commercial complex, is expected to reach a height of 267.3 metres.
Bamburi Cement finishes construction of production line at Nairobi grinding plant
The new line increases total capacity at the plant by 900 000 tpy to 2.4 million tpy.
Martin Marietta completes DOJ-mandated asset sales
Martin Marietta has completed the sale of two quarries, as required by the US Department of Justice to resolve competition issues related to the acquisition of Bluegrass Materials.