US cement news
CarbiCrete increases Canadian production of cement-free concrete
Additional equipment has been installed at Patio Drummond to manufacture more decarbonised concrete products.
Cemex empowers suppliers to drive sustainability
Cemex has launched a new online Sustainable Development learning programme for small and medium-sized businesses in its global supply chain. This course raises awareness and provides best practices, helping companies develop their own sustainability roadmaps.
Combatting Carbon With Activated Clay
Dr. Simon Welzmiller and Dr. Carlotta Giacobbe, Thermo Fisher Scientific, present an x-ray diffraction case study on metakaolin, exploring how activated clays can help decarbonise cement.
World Cement Association's white paper challenges forecasts on long-term cement and clinker demand
The World Cement Association (WCA) has published a landmark white paper authored by its CEO, Ian Riley, analysing the long-term outlook for global cement and clinker demand.
Bearing Breakthroughs
David Mikalonis, SKF, highlights the transformative potential of hybrid ceramic bearings, illustrating how they could significantly improve the reliability and efficiency of operations in the cement industry.
CarbiCrete and Meta Team up to accelerate low carbon concrete
CarbiCrete have announced a new carbon financing collaboration with Meta that will enable the installation of CarbiCrete equipment at Canal Block, a block-maker in Ontario, and expand equipment capacity at Patio Drummond in Quebec.
Levelling Up Load-out Operations
John Stanton, DCL, explores how cement plants can maximise efficiency and enhance dust control in load-out operations.
CarbiCrete collaborates with Aecon and Lafarge Canada to construct low carbon building in Ontario
The low carbon building will be used by Aecon as a tool storage facility for trainees working at the facility.
Cutting Conveying Costs
R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how preventing fugitive material around conveyors can improve safety and reduce the costs of operations.
Nuada and Carbfix collaborate to offer complete carbon capture and storage solutions
Partnership combines advanced carbon capture technology with leading underground mineralisation to capture and store industrial CO2 emissions.