Improvements in Filtration Serving Clinker Cooling Equipment Can Reduce Environmental Impact and Contribute to More Sustainable Cement Operations.By Keith Ogilvie and Michael Neate
Read MoreDay: August 31, 2026
Tailwinds to Tropical Winds
I won’t make apologies for my unusual fixation with the economic engine that is being propelled by artificial intelligence. Some of you may have heard me speak at industry conferences over the last year, where I have made around a dozen presentations to national and state associations.
Read MoreTariff Bingo
The United States announced a 50% tariff on Canadian cement, one of several products targeted for new tariffs. Taking effect on August 19, this measure allegedly stems from a trade dispute over cars, dairy and alcohol. Industry analysts expect this duty to increase regional construction and infrastructure costs.
Read MoreFlexicon Expands Product Line With Solid-Liquid Mixing and Blending System
Flexicon has launched the FlexEductor liquid mixing eductor system, expanding the company’s product line into solid-liquid mixing and blending, company President Dave Boger announced. “The addition of the FlexEductor is another important step in our commitment to delivering complete material handling systems,” Boger said. “It expands our portfolio with a highly effective mixing technology that outperforms many alternate methods. More…
Read MoreACA Asks Supreme Court to Review EPA’s PM 2.5 Rule
As part of a coalition of national trade associations spearheaded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Cement Association (ACA) has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a D.C. Circuit decision upholding a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). “Keeping the PM 2.5 rule in place would be going…
Read More