Ozinga cut the ribbon on a new low-carbon cement mill in East Chicago, Ind., aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for building materials, promoting Midwestern construction and advancing innovation in U.S. infrastructure. The state-of-the-art, high-efficiency plant will produce 1 million tons of slag cement annually, with direct access to rail, water and highway routes reaching across the Midwest and…
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in May 2026 were an estimated 8.94 million metric tons (Mt), a 0.3% increase from shipments in May 2025. Shipments for the year through May totaled an estimated 39.5 Mt, a 4.0% increase from those for the same period in 2025. Of total blended…
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As cement manufacturers explore alternative fuel opportunities, understanding the regulatory requirements is essential to successful implementation. The American Cement Association (ACA) will host its next Quarry to Clinker webinar, “Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Alternative Fuels,” presented by Branden Barry, P.E. of Trinity Consultants. Happening Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. ET, this webinar explores how different fuel classifications determine air…
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Sapphire Americas, a CRH company and part of the Ash Grove family, has expanded its landfill diversion solutions with the opening of a new alternative fuel processing facility in Plant City, Fla. The new facility provides businesses across Florida with a reliable and sustainable solution for managing non-recyclable commercial and industrial residual materials. By diverting these materials from landfills and…
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Following a first-of-its-kind deployment at Lisahally Power Station in Northern Ireland, where 25 tonnes of slag material was removed in a matter of hours, industrial robotics and refractory services specialist Leonard has unveiled a new dual-head, vertical-access robotic demolition arm for the world’s most demanding industries. The Descender Duo has been designed to demolish tough castable refractory, cut and weld…
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One of the largest cement producers in the Denver-metro area will lay off a significant portion of its workforce in November, according to a company filing with the state. Cemex said in a letter to labor officials that at least 70 employees at its plant in Boulder County will be laid off starting on Nov. 21. The company cites a…
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Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, an industrial player committed to the decarbonation of the construction sector that designs and markets innovative cold produced, clinker-free cements, announces the continuation of its collaboration with the World Cement Association (WCA). As part of this initiative, Hoffmann Green welcomed Philippe Richart, CEO of the WCA, to its industrial site in Bournezeau, France. The visit builds…
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Pathways, a New York-based AI platform that turns manufacturers’ operational data into environmental product documentation, has raised $6 million in seed funding from strategic investors, including Titan Ventures and Heidelberg Materials. The round brings Pathways’ total funding since its 2023 launch to $10 million, reflecting growing commercial demand for AI that can manage complex documentation across large industrial operations. Its…
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The Road Runs Through Carbon Capture Powered by Integrated Electrification, Automation and Digital Systems By Devan Pillay Cement is one of the hardest industries in the world to decarbonize, accounting for nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Around 60% of these emissions come from the calcination of limestone itself, rather than from burning fuel. Efficiency, alternative fuels and electrification can…
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A proposed project for the St. Marys Ciment McInnis operation in eastern Quebec envisions gradual replacement of a portion of the petroleum coke currently used for kiln combustion with low-carbon alternative fuels, including forest biomass. The objective is to achieve an estimated 20% thermal substitution rate by 2030 and up to 70% longer term. St. Marys proposes installation of new…
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