Green cement gets Environmental Product Declaration
CeraTech, a US manufacture of green cement and concrete, has released an Environmental Product Declaration for its ekkomaxx cement concrete.
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Peru’s construction sector achieved its 12th year of consecutive growth in 2013
The Peruvian construction sector grew 8.56% in 2013. Meanwhile, the latest figures from ASOCEM reveal that domestic cement dispatches fell by 3.10% y/y in January 2014.
FLSmidth expands presence in Colombia with new office in Barranquilla
FLSmidth has opened a new office in northern Colombia, strengthening its local service offerings in the region.
TCL Guyana Inc. performs pilot project to demonstrate the benefits of cement-based roads
TCL Guyana Inc. repaired a section of road in Georgetown after receiving approval from the Ministry of Public Works to carry out pilot projects demonstrating the soil cement stabilisation technique.
2014 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference announces innovations
The conference will include new professional training, with over 20 sessions on a range of topics.
International certification programme to be launched in 2015 to encourage responsible sourcing
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has signed an agreement with several cement and concrete groups from around the world to develop an international responsible sourcing certification programme for concrete.
Promising 2013 results for Cementos Pacasmayo
Cement sales volumes, EBITDA and profits increased for Peruvian cement producer Cementos Pacasmayo in 2013.
PCA appoints new Vice President of Public Affairs
Mark J. Anderson has been named as the new Group Vice President of Public Affairs at the Portland Cement Association (PCA), effective 17 February 2014.
A look at the first cement statistics from Latin America in 2014
Cement and coal production and consumption statistics from Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
Thermo Scientific introduces mercury monitoring system enhancements
The new Thermo Scientific Model 84i Mercury Permeation Source has been integrated with the Thermo Scientific Mercury Freedom System to enhance the monitoring of total mercury emissions.
New features expand capabilities of Raytek’s process imaging system
Raytek® has introduced new features for its CS210 process imaging system; fully integrated 3D view and refractory management database modules.
Two contracts in North America for Gebr. Pfeiffer
Gebr. Pfeiffer has announced two contracts for projects in North America, both with Lafarge.
BRE to collaborate on building standards in Mexico
The government of Aguascalientes signs agreement with BRE that will pave the way for the use of environmental building standards in the country.
Cemex reports an increase in net sales and operating EBITDA in 2013
Higher volumes in several of Cemex’s regional markets helped to drive consolidated net sales improvements in both 4Q13 and full year 2013.
US cement shipments up 4% in January – November 2013
US shipments of cement increased by around 4% y/y in the January – November 2013 period, but saw a slight decrease in November 2013 compared to the same month in 2012.