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 Secures $10M Financing
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).
Read MoreACA Takes Blended Cements Workshop on the Road
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:
Read MoreNew Projects in the Cement Industry in Latin America
By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreAdvance Planning for Winterization
It’s Time To Start Planning Now For The Fall And Winter Freeze. By Steve Dixon
Read MoreDesigning for Durable Performance in a Type IL World
Why Moisture Management, Performance Specifications And Material Collaboration Matter More Than Ever In Low-Carbon Concrete. By Ricardo De Leon Guzman
Read MoreIEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference to ‘Mix it Up’
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…
Read MoreEPA Scrap Tire Management Proposal Spells Broader Kiln Fuel Options
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 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.
Read MoreElectrified Thermal Solutions Opens Boston HQ, Production Facility
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.
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