Updated quarry equipment helps Hawaii Cement improve production
A new crusher enables the company to meet market demand for a finer grade of sand.
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Lafarge Canada and Diacarbon Energy receive funding for new torrefaction project
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) will provide US$1 million in funding for Diacarbon Energy and Lafarge Canada’s new torrefaction project, which involves the production of renewable biocoal derived from wood residuals.
Lafarge hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Ravena modernisation project
Lafarge North America Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-million dollar modernisation project at its Ravena plant, New York, which is due for completion by 30 June 2016.
Gebr. Pfeiffer to supply raw material mill for Holcim’s Hagerstown plant
Holcim has placed an order with Gebr. Pfeiffer, Inc. for the supply of a new MPS 3750 B raw material grinding mill for its cement plant in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Cemex Latam to help construct sustainable housing in Latin America
Cemex Latam Holdings, S.A. will participate in the construction of sustainable housing units in Latin America, estimating that it will contribute to the establishment of some 12 000 homes this year.
Titan America makes use of alternative fuels at South Florida plant
Titan America’s Deerfield Beach facility in South Florida has begun burning refuse in place of coal in an attempt to cut air pollution and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
New cement sector appointments
Latest appointments news from CTLGroup, Kason and LafargeHolcim.
Aris Papadopoulos retires as CEO of Titan America
After 20 years at the helm, Aris Papadopoulos will retire as CEO of the US cement major as of 1 August 2014.
Cemex announces successful financing of wind farm project
Cemex has completed the financing for the Ventika project, which involves the construction of two wind farms in Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Jamaica invests in road network and consider increased implementation of concrete roads
Jamaica’s Minister of Transport, Works and Housing recently stated that the Ministry is looking into proposals for greater use of concrete in road construction and repair.
Itacamba Cemento is reportedly planning to increase its capacity
According to local news sources, Bolivia’s Itacamba Cemento S.A. plans to construct a new 800 000 tpd cement plant in Yacuses, which would supply the market in the east of Bolivia.
Argos acquires Ciments Guyanais from Lafarge
Argos has announced the acquisition of Ciments Guyanais in French Guiana. The purchase is in line with the Colombian cement manufacturer’s expansion plans, allowing it to increase its presence in the Caribbean.
Cemex and GM Motors make effective use of non-recyclable waste
As part of a new co-processing agreement, Cemex uses the non-recyclable waste produced at GM Motors’ San Luis Potosi complex in Mexico as a form of alternative fuel in its cement plants.
Sacyr Industrial expands its portfolio in Bolivia with new cement plant contract
Bolivia’s Ecebol has awarded an international consortium led by Spain’s Sacyr Industrial a contract for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of a new cement plant in Oruro.
Domestic cement dispatches grew m/m in Argentina
March 2014 Portland cement statistics and construction figures from Argentina.