US cement news

Ian Jones, WKE, explores the importance of adopting alternative fuels to reduce the cement industry’s carbon footprint, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in doing so.

Lars Jennissen, N+P Group, discusses the complexities of maintaining high-quality alternative fuel processing in the face of varying feedstock quality, emphasising the critical role of advanced data collection and processing technologies in overcoming these obstacles for the cement industry.

Additional equipment has been installed at Patio Drummond to manufacture more decarbonised concrete products.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

John Stanton, DCL, explores how cement plants can maximise efficiency and enhance dust control in load-out operations.

The low carbon building will be used by Aecon as a tool storage facility for trainees working at the facility.