AI And Predictive Modeling Tools That Compress Cement Blend Validation From Weeks To Hours Have The Potential To Accelerate The Adoption Of Novel Supplementary Cementitious Materials While Maintaining Rigorous Performance Standards. By Jonathan Rowland
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It is almost time for the 2026 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference. This is the premier conference for cement industry professionals in the United States, and you will not regret it if you attend. Taking place April 26-30 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the 2026 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference will center on the theme “Mix It Up.” Attendees are invited to explore technical content…
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An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal, “Protecting Public Health and Unleashing American Energy by Facilitating Scrap Tire Pile Cleanups,” potentially frees up nearly 50 million tires – concentrated at sites in 23 states or tribal lands – for use as a cement kiln fuel. The proposal extends waste management options beyond previous agency measures that have resulted in authorized collection…
Read MoreMike Ireland to Retire
We are looking at the changing of the guard at the American Cement Association (ACA).
Read MoreSiloConnect Joins WCA
The World Cement Association (WCA) welcomed SiloConnect as its newest associate corporate member, strengthening its network of innovative solution providers supporting the digital transformation of the cement industry.
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Electrified Thermal Solutions opened its new headquarters and production facility in the Boston area, expanding production capacity for its proprietary electrically conductive firebricks (E-Bricks) to meet growing demand for its Joule Hive Thermal Battery.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Reports Solid 2025 Performance
Votorantim Cimentos ended 2025 with a net profit of R$3.2 billion, up 196% compared to 2024. The company’s improved results for the year reflect its geographic and product diversification.
Read MoreHWI Opens New Lightweight Monolithics Facility
HWI, a member of Calderys and a supplier of refractory products and services in the United States, celebrated the official opening of its new lightweight monolithics production facility in Fulton, Mo.
Read MoreCarbon Metric Stakeholders Pen “Book and Claim for Cement and Concrete”
Two groups tracking industrial carbon dioxide output detail a pathway for generating and selling environmental attribute certificates (EACs) backed by the reduction of CO2 emissions realized in processing or delivering low-carbon binders or mixes in their new document, “Book and Claim for Cement and Concrete.”
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