Concrete news
Latest EPC kiln line upgrade project for Duna Drava Cement in Vác, Hungary
The 2400 tpd Duna Drava Cement clinker line in Vác has been successfully re-commissioned and put into production in April 2018.
CEMEX supplies concrete to Miami residential development
CEMEX US is supplying more than 80 000 cubic yards of ready-mixed concrete to the new Turnberry Ocean Club Residence.
Hanson UK to supply concrete for £350 million Cwmbran hospital project
Hanson UK, a leading supplier of heavy building materials to the construction industry, has been awarded a £350 million contract for Cwmbran hospital in south Wales.
Chatham House argues more is needed from the cement industry to reach Paris Agreement level emissions
The Making Concrete Change: Innovation in Low-carbon Cement and Concrete report argues that although the sector has made some progress reducing its emissions, any progress made has been more than matched by increasing demand.
GCCA names CRH’s Manifold as first president
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has named Albert Manifold as its first President, supported by CEMEX’s Fernando A. González and CNBM’s Jianglin Cai.
Graphene incorporated into traditional cement production
Graphene, which is stronger and more water resistant than existing concretes, has been produced using new nanotechnology.
Modest growth forecasted for cement manufacturers in 2018 and 2019
Portland Cement Association envisions infrastructure stimulation over the next two years.
Cement companies must increase effort to meet Paris climate goals
CDP states that cement companies urgently need to more than double their emissions reductions or risk missing climate goals.
Cement technology roadmap set to achieve 24% CO2 reductions
A reduction of direct carbon dioxide emissions by 24% could be achieved by 2050 due to a combination of technology and policy solutions.
CEMEX receives Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification
CEMEX is the first to receive Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification in the US.