US cement news
Lafarge Canada makes critical roadworks improvements
The company’s Northern Alberta construction team is kicking off 2021 with road redesign and upgrades west of Edmonton, AB.
California cement industry releases plan to reach carbon neutrality
The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) has announced its plan for the industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045, outlining key opportunities and actions to achieve this goal.
Lehigh Hanson’s Senior Director of Marketing wins NRMCA Promoter of the Year – Buildings Award.
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association held its 2021 Annual Convention earlier this month. Lori Tiefenthaler, Lehigh Hanson’s Senior Director of Marketing, was awarded NRMCA Promoter of the Year – Buildings Award.
PCA welcomes MSHA’s expanded guidance on COVID-19 safety
MSHA’s new expanded guidance will provide cement facilities and miners with a valuable and flexible resource in adapting to the changing COVID-19 threat.
Portland Cement Association commends EPA ENERGY STAR certified cement manufacturing plants
PCA applauds the 13 cement plants awarded the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance in 2020.
Parker launches new filter
The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has announced a new filter, BHA® TotalPleat™.
Lafarge Canada recognised as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
The company has been recognised as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the 7th consecutive year.
HeidelbergCement pioneers new carbon capture technology
HeidelbergCement’s US subsidiary, Lehigh Hanson, and Fortera have announced a collaboration to implement a new type of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology in a pilot installation at Lehigh’s Redding California cement facility.
Lehigh Hanson and Fortera collaborate to reduce carbon emissions from cement production
The two companies will work together to construct and operate a small commercial plant at Lehigh’s Northern California cement facility. The plant will capture CO2 from the kiln exhaust and convert it into a cementitious material that will be used to produce high quality concrete.
Lafarge Canada celebrates first ECOPact project
The company has announced its first ECOPact project with Dueck Builders in Winnipeg, MB.