Cement News tagged under: Research & Development
Kenya: Savannah Cement, Kenyatta University collaboration10 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsKenyan cement producer Savannah Cement has signed an agreement with Kenyatta University to collaborate in areas such as innovation, student internships, joint research activities and capacity building. Managing Director of Savannah Cement, Ronald Ndegwa, said the company will provide the necessary support to accelerate Kenyatta University's academic and infrastructure development projects. "With the signing of this partnership with Kenyatta University, Savannah Cement is effectively exten... |
Cement to light roads13 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsDr José Carlos Rubio, researcher at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo in Morelia, Mexico, has found a creative solution to light streets and highways in the evening without using power: cement. By modifying the fine structure of cement, Dr Rubio has produced a variety that appears to glow in the dark. His cement without crystal flakes can absorb sun-powered energy and radiate it as light during the evening for up to 12 hours, reducing the use of electricity. |
Cementos Argos inaugurates Innovation Center, Colombia27 August 2015, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos yesterday inaugurated its Innovation Center, based at the EAFIT University, Colombia, underlining the company commitment towards productive, competitive and sustainable growth. The Innovation Center has been designed to foster a collaborative environment, making laboratories available to researchers, students and scholars from different universities to find solutions for the cement and concrete industries in terms of materials, process and applications. “We see innovation... |
Argos plans innovation centre, Colombia01 August 2014, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos is planning to develop an innovation centre in Colombia, covering an area of 4807m2, at a cost of COP23.70bn (US$12.73m). The centre will be carried out in partnership with the Universidad EAFIT in Medellín, where it will be located. The new facility, which will test new cement and concrete products as part of Argos' innovation drive, is expected to be completed next year. |
TernaCem – a new alternative binder concept27 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsIn an effort to tap the further potential for CO2 reduction, HeidelbergCement Technology Center (HTC) has been working on the development of alternative binders and and it now believes that one of the most promising concepts is a calcium sulfoaluminate-belite binder (CSAB). Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cements have been produced for use in building chemicals for a long time, especially in China, HTC explained in a statement released yesterday. CSA cements are mainly used in screeds, tile ... |
FLSmidth secures EIB funding for R&D investments16 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has signed an EUR125m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The five-year-bullet loan will finance FLSmidth's global research and development programme within the cement industry during the period 2013-2016. The R&D programme will focus on development of innovative products, optimisation of energy efficiency and use of materials and fuel in the production process as well as reduction of harmful emissions. "Through its focused R&D efforts FLSmidth aims at fulfi... |
Lafarge to invest BRL1bn in Brazil over next five years15 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsLafarge is to invest BRL1bn (US$500m) in Brazil in the five years to 2018, according to the group’s chairman and chief executive Bruno Lafont. During a meeting with Brazil’s president Dilma Rousseff in Braslia, Mr Lafont said the organic investment is being made to keep with growth of the local market. “Brazil has true potential for growth. The investment needs in infrastructure and in the housing sector show that the country has much margin for growth,” he noted. Among the new inve... |
FLSmidth secures funding for R&D investments18 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has signed a loan agreement totalling EUR130m with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB). The loan is earmarked for investments in research and development activities. The seven-year-maturity loan will finance FLSmidth's global research and development programme in the period of 2013-2015. The R&D programme will focus on development of new products, enhanced energy efficiency and use of materials and fuels in the production process, and reduction of harmful emissions. The total budget ... |