The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that its annual conference will be held in China for the first time, this year. The WCA World Cement Conference will take place Sept. 9-11 in Shanghai, and will focus on “Innovation for a Sustainable Industry.”
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Lafarge’s Richmond Plant Aims to Be Most Carbon Efficient in Canada
Lafarge Canada Inc.’s Richmond, B.C., facility recently launched a new and improved lower carbon fuel (LCF) system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of cement. The initiative aims to make the facility the most carbon efficient cement plant in Canada. It will also help minimize landfill waste; specifically, non-recyclable plastics that are creating a backlog for municipalities…
Read MoreMarch Cement Shipments Decrease Slightly
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2019 were 7.3 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from the roughly 7.4 Mt in March 2018, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through March totaled 19.4 Mt, an increase of 2.4% from those…
Read MoreFLSmidth Launches Downtime Analysis Solution
FLSmidth recently developed ECS/UptimeGo, a downtime analysis solution, to help plant staff identify issues that interrupt operation, and prevent unwanted future downtime.
Read MoreHyster-Yale, RICO Collaborate on Explosion-Proof Trucks
Hyster-Yale Group announced a new offering, which converts their 6,000-lb. capacity Hyster or Yale electric counterbalance lift truck to a certified Explosion Proof (EX) model through RICO Manufacturing, Inc. With more than 70% of the parts and truck systems remaining intact, authorized Hyster and Yale dealers will be fully equipped to service and support the RICO-branded EX trucks.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Receives Approval for Science-Based Emissions Targets
Following a thorough validation procedure, HeidelbergCement’s carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been successfully assessed against the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) criteria. This makes HeidelbergCement the first company in the cement sector, and one of about 200 companies worldwide, to have approved science-based targets.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Serious Accident Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following Serious Accident Alert.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
LafargeHolcim’s latest sustainability report outlines the economic, environmental and social performance of the company. It also presents objectives for its four strategic sustainability pillars: climate & energy, circular economy, environment and community.
Read MoreScheuch EMC Technology Improves Plant Operations
When a global cement company was experiencing a high-pressure drop across the clinker cooler baghouse as well as ineffective cooling in the clinker cooler heat exchanger at one of its North American plants, it reached out to Scheuch for help. The customer was familiar with Scheuch EMC technology, as it utilized the technology at other plants globally, but previous to…
Read MoreCemex’s Clinchfield Plant Earns ISO 14001 Certification
Cemex USA’s Clinchfield, Ga., plant recently earned ISO 14001:2015 Certification for its environmental management system (EMS), making the plant the first Cemex cement operation in the United States to reach the high achievement.
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