US cement news
Safe solutions to sticky situations
Manually clearing buildup in preheater systems exposes workers to multiple risks. So, why are people asked to do it when there are safer, more efficient and more cost-effective solutions that support the flow process? Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, investigates.
Smooth operations
Preston Rubottom, Lubrication Engineers, details how to increase a kiln’s efficiency through effective lubrication.
Verde Resources Inc. launches VerdePlus to redefine infrastructure
Following the successful installation at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track, Verde has established VerdePlus Inc., a new subsidiary in partnership with Nature Plus Inc. (NPI).
The tech behind the transition
Gang Yu, Huaxin, explains how advanced digital technology has helped the company become more carbon neutral.
Top economist for cement and concrete industries reveals 2025 construction forecast
Ed Sullivan predicts the Fed’s recent interest rates cut could be just the beginning of a downward trend.
CRISIL project cement demand in India to grow 7-8% this fiscal year
Cement demand is set to grow slower at 7 – 8% on-year to 475 million t (MT) this fiscal, after clocking a compound annual growth rate of 11% between fiscals 2022 and 2024.
Switching to greener fuels
T. Abbas and M. Akritopoulos, Cinar, explore how to faciliate the transition to low-carbon fuels in the kiln and calciner.
Anhui Conch Cement and AVIC Intl BJ together with its subsidiary KHD forge strategic partnership to drive decarbonisation in cement manufacturing
Companies will collaborate on international business development efforts.
Refractories: Enabling Green Cement Production
Calderys provides a global look at the role of refractories in decarbonisation and advancing green cement production.
CemAI adds process optimisation solution to digital offerings for cement plants
CemAI is pleased to announce the expansion of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) offerings by providing a new process optimisation solution, "CemAI Process Optimizer."