US cement news
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.
CEMEX expands into South Texas markets
The company has announced that its US operations are expanding its strong Texas network with the acquisition of a ready-mix business in San Antonio, TX.
Lafarge Canada supplies precast concrete for Stradbrook apartment building
The company’s Precast Plant in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has supplied a sustainable solution for the construction of the 18-story multi-use apartment building at 221 Stradbrook.
Svante raises US$75 million to decarbonise cement and hydrogen production
The company has announced that it has successfully closed US$75 million of Series D equity financing, the largest private investment into point source carbon capture globally to date.