Filterbag.com, a division of Midwest Filter, offers a complete range of high-quality OEM and replacement dust filtration products that are compatible with most major industrial dust collectors. The company specializes in baghouse filter bags, pleated filters and dust cartridges. To ensure a seamless fit and reliable operation, Filterbag.com maintains extensive cross-referencing capabilities to simplify finding the exact replacement for your…
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Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, authored a letter to President Trump advocating for an executive order (EO) to support the domestic cement industry. Specifically, Rep. Mackenzie has requested that the EO designate cement as a Critical National Security Material and require federal agencies to prioritize the use of domestically produced cement in federal procurement…
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CalPortland plans to lay off 53 employees at its Redding cement plant in California, effective June 15, due to a decline in cement demand in the northern portion of the state. The company intends to reverse the cuts once market conditions improve. “This was a difficult decision, and we recognize the impact it has on our employees and their families,”…
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Cementos Argos’ board of directors is moving forward with its 2030 strategic ambition to unlock the highest growth potential, maximize flexibility, and drive value creation in both the United States and Latin America by splitting operations into two independent companies.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in December 2025 were an estimated 6.82 million metric tons (Mt), a slight increase from 6.79 Mt in December 2024, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through December totaled an estimated 101 Mt, a 1.7% decrease from those…
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced 14 construction projects from across the United States as winners of its 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. The projects were awarded in six categories: lower carbon concrete, infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability, and innovative applications.
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The cement industry and the processing of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) are undergoing significant transformation driven by sustainability targets, fluctuating raw material availability, rising energy costs, and increasing performance expectations from end users. Producers are being asked to do more with less energy, fewer emissions, tighter margins, and more variability in feedstocks. The CPEG Test Lab and Innovation Center helps…
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) awarded two Amrize projects top honors in the Lower Carbon Concrete category of its annual Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards program for demonstrating innovative mix design and material optimization.
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Carbon Upcycling Technologies entered an agreement with ATEL Ventures for up to $10 million in asset-secured financing. The investment will support the company’s flagship project at the Ash Grove Mississauga cement plant, which will permanently sequester CO₂ from the cement kiln and utilize it to transform locally produced industrial byproducts into high-quality, low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
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In May, join the American Cement Association (ACA) for an engaging, in-person Blended Cements Workshop series, featuring practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world project highlights. The one-day events will be held:
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