US cement news
Optimising Stirred Milling Technology
Prof. Dr. A. Hakan Benzer, Onur Atakay, & Volkan Cebeci, Minerva Engineering, and Hakan Dündar, Hacettepe University, provide a case study showing how the application of stirred milling technology enhances cement grinding efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
Promoting LC3 cement: Part 2
Dr S B Hegde, Jain College of Engineering and Technology, explores effective strategies to promote Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) as a mainstream choice in construction: Part 2.
COP29: International definitions for low carbon cement and concrete launched to fast-track green procurement of essential building materials
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched its international definitions for low carbon cement and concrete.
Countering Conveyor Clogs
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how dribble chutes and air cannons effectively manage and control conveyor buildup.
Promoting LC3 cement: Part 1
Dr S B Hegde, Jain College of Engineering and Technology, explores effective strategies to promote Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) as a mainstream choice in construction: Part 1.
Heidelberg Materials North America announces sustainable advancements at Edmonton cement plant
Heidelberg Materials North America has introduced sustainable innovations at its Edmonton Cement Plant, replacing up to 50% of fossil fuels with low carbon alternative fuels.
Midwest Filter expands dust filter product line to meet growing demand
Midwest Filter LLC, a leading provider of industrial filtration solutions, announces expansion of its dust filter product line.
Carbon Upcycling, Minnesota DOT and National Road Research Alliance joint study shows high-performance low-carbon concrete is 30% stronger than existing roadways
Carbon Upcycling’s concrete mix demonstrated a 28% increase in strength at 28 days and a 32% increase in strength at 56 days, while reducing cementitious content by 12.5%, setting a new standard for low-carbon sustainable infrastructure.
Votorantim Cimentos closes Q324 with net profit of R$1 billion, an increase of 24% compared to Q323
Votorantim Cimentos ended the third quarter of 2024 with a net profit of R$1 billion, a 24% increase compared to R$824 million in the same period last year, primarily due to better operating results.
Heidelberg Materials’ Grange Top quarry becomes site of major palaeontological find
Heidelberg Materials’ Grange Top quarry in Rutland, which is adjacent to its Ketton cement works, has become the site of a major palaeontological find, as remains of a 170 million year old pterosaur from the Middle Jurassic period have been uncovered.