Cement news 2018
PPC faces challenging South African market
PPC’s South African business saw volumes fall in 2017, as demand in South Africa remains muted.
Board approves Rajasthan expansion project
The board of directors of J.K. Cement has approved a 4.2 million tpy brownfield expansion project.
Co-processing should be recognised in EU plastics strategy
The co-processing of waste plastics in cement production should be recognised and supported in any European plastics strategy.
ECRA launches industrial-scale carbon capture project
The European Cement Research Academy has initiated an industrial-scale project to test the potential for oxyfuel kiln technology at two cement plants.
PCA welcomes Trump’s call for US$1.5 trillion investment
The Portland Cement Association has welcomed President Trump’s call for US$1.5 trillion investment in infrastructure.
Alternative Fuels Award opens for nominations
This year’s Alternative Fuels Award has opened for nominations with winners to be announced at this year’s Alternative Fuel Symposium in September.
Samson gains updated ISO accreditation
The ISO 9001:2015 accreditation has been allocated to Samson Materials Handling Ltd.
Global Cement and Concrete Association launched
Nine cement and concrete companies launch Global Cement and Concrete Association.
MPA publishes its 2017 Industry Sustainable Summary
The Mineral Products Association has published its 2017 Sustainable Development Summary Data.
TPI Polene joins World Cement Association
The World Cement Association has announced that Thailand’s leading cement producer, TPI Polene, has joined the organisation as a founding corporate member.