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Continental Cement produces lowest carbon PLC to date

24 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Continental Cement Company LLC , a subsidiary of Summit Materials , has produced a 20 per cent Portland limestone cement (PLC), the lowest carbon PLC to date, as part of a research project for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance. The research project evaluated the performance of low carbon cement products for use in future transportation infrastructure procurement and material selection to reduce overall environmental impacts.  PLC ...

Saint-Gobain and Ecocem join forces to speed up delivery of low carbon products

06 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Saint-Gobain and Ecocem have announced a major partnership focused on accelerating the delivery of low carbon products to market. Designed to reduce CO 2 emissions from cement, mortar and concrete, these products will support the acceleration of the construction industry’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Commenting on the partnership, Benoit Bazin, chief executive officer of Saint-Gobain, said, “As the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain develops in...