Cement News tagged under: USA
PCA announces new board chairman and vice chairman19 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) has established new leadership for its Board of Directors. Filiberto Ruiz has been elected PCA board chairman. Ruiz is the current president and CEO at Votorantim Cimentos North America and has served the last two years as vice chairman to outgoing chairman Ron Henley, president of GCC of America. Massimo Toso has been elected PCA vice chairman. Toso is on the PCA’s Climate and Sustainability Council where he led efforts to develop the industry’s ... |
Value from waste heat13 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsWaste heat recovery represents a significant opportunity for cement producers to improve plant efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. This article looks at several proven technologies for capturing and utilising waste heat, and explores additional pathways for industry decarbonisation through sector coupling. By Siemens Energy, USA. Figure 1: steam cycle outperforms ORC and sCO2 in terms of net power output In 2021, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), whose... |
Cement and clinker imports into US increase 43% in September as market expands12 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico increased by 5.7 per cent YoY to 10.3Mt in September 2022, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The top five cement-consuming states were Texas, California, Florida, Illinois and Ohio, which together accounted for 36.5 per cent of total cement consumption in the US in September. The leading Portland and blended cement-producing states in September were Texas, Missouri, California, Michiga... |
CEMEX enhances its digital offering24 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsFive years after the launch of its end-to-end digital commercial platform, CEMEX Go, CEMEX is accelerating its evolution, targeting 100 per cent adoption across business lines and customer segments, and a fully-automated experience with supply chain visibility. Since its launch in November 2017, CEMEX Go has positioned itself as the leading end-to-end multichannel platform for the building materials industry. Today, more than 50,000 customers use the platform, representing 93 per cent o... |
Cemex announces new CCUS projects22 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has announced that it is implementing several new carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects throughout its global cement operations as it seeks to accelerate its implementation of the game-changing technology as part of its decarbonisation roadmap. CCUS can be the final step to reaching net-zero CO2 after current levers, relying on existing and proven strategies, are maximised to their fullest potential. CEMEX is currently running several CCUS innovation projects th... |
Lehigh Hanson set to close Glens Falls plant22 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsLehigh Hanson 's Glens Falls cement plant, based in New York State, USA, is set to close next year with operations shifting to the newly-modernised Mitchell plant in Indiana, according to local news reports. “The decision to halt production at a plant is always difficult,” Alex Car, president of Lehigh Hanson’s Northeast Region, said in a statement published by the Glens Falls Chronicle. “We are thankful for the dedication and efforts of our Glens Falls workforce over the years and we ... |
Holcim US fined for dust emissions22 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US is to pay US$100,000 in fines for air pollution violations following reports of large clouds of cement dust leaving its factory in Theodore , Mobile County, USA. According to Al.com, Holcim US has agreed with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to play the fine and comply with its permit requirements to “prevent fugitive dust emissions.” Multiple complaints from members of the public about large dust clouds, along with reports by ADEM inspectors, were re... |
Titan America completes conversion to low-carbon cement22 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsTitan America LLC is proud to announce the full conversion of its cement plants to the production of Type IL Portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material. Titan Cement Group has committed to limit global warming to 1.5˚ C and deliver net zero concrete by 2050. Titan America highlighted that it is the first US-based cement company to fully convert to Type IL cement and is positioning to boost its supply chain with the construction of two 70,000t storage domes, both earma... |
Bedeschi wins US bulk material handling equipment order18 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsBedeschi SpA is finalising the installation of several pieces of bulk handling equipment for Lehigh Cement's Mitchell plant in Indiana, USA. The supply includes two crusher units, two apron feeders, one stacker and one reclaimer. Both stacker and reclaimer are installed inside a longitudinal park. The stacker will handle limestone at a capacity of 1200tph, while the reclaimer has a capacity of 650tph. |
Argos records sales of COP8.5trn during the 3Q2210 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsArgos ( Grupo Argos ) has reported the highest levels of sales and EBITDA in its history, with figures of COP8.5trn (US$302.6m) and COP1.5trn, and increases of 20.7 and 4.3 per cent, respectively. During the third quarter the EBITDA increased 27 per cent and we had an increase of 20 basis points in the EBITDA margin during the period. Regarding volumes, from January to September, Argos delivered 12.3Mt of cement, 2.3 per cent less and 5.8Mm 3 of concrete, 8.7 per cent higher. Du... |