For pre- and fine-grinding of large quantities of coarse material, the combination of Fritsch’s Jaw Crusher PULVERISETTE 1 premium line and Disk Mill PULVERISETTE 13 premium line is an ideal solution. Together, they form an efficient, heavy-duty, high-performance grinding instrument with integrated Riffle Sample Splitter. This gives the user a full range of opportunities for optimal sample preparation with a…
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With the installation of Martin Engineering’s CleanScrape Primary Cleaner on its #14 conveyor, St. Marys Cement’s Detroit plant was able to improve workplace safety, lower the cost of operation and see a quick return on investment.
Read MoreHigher volumes of vehicles on the road over the next 25 years is expected to increase cement consumption in the bridge sector, according to a new report from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The Bridge Market Assessment estimates the U.S. will need as many as 140,000 new bridges by 2040, nearly 60 percent or 81,200 of which will be made…
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A new Bulk-Out low profile discharger from Flexicon raises and positions rigid Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) without the use of a forklift, and makes a dust-tight connection to a surge hopper available with outlets to charge a flexible screw conveyor, tubular cable conveyor or pneumatic conveying system.
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Beumer Group launched an easy-opening stretch film hood that can optimize unpacking operations and eliminate the need for cutting tools. The product allows retail store and logistic center employees to quickly and easily remove the film when unpacking or repacking goods.
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ENOTEC’s CEMTEC kiln inlet measurement is a robust measuring system that is well suited to cement plants. It allows O2, CO, NO and SO2 parameters to be continuously measured in the kiln inlet chamber. In conjunction with additional measurements, it serves to further optimise the production of clinker.
Read MoreIn the second quarter of 2017, LafargeHolcim delivered the fifth consecutive quarter of like-for-like Operating EBITDA Adjusted growth. The Middle East Africa, Latin America and North America regions all contributed to earnings momentum with the U.S., Nigeria and Mexico among notable performers. Despite positive results in India – which continued its recovery post-demonetization – the Asia Pacific region was weighed…
Read MoreCementos Argos, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, closed the first half of 2017 with positive results and a good macroeconomic outlook in its most relevant markets. Cement shipment volumes reached 8 million tons, growing 15 percent and ready mix shipments were 5.4 million cubic meters, a decrease of 7 percent.
Read MoreItalcementi S.p.A., HeidelbergCement`s Italian subsidiary, received notice of a fine decision of the Italian Competition Authority in an antitrust investigation mainly relating to alleged market coordination in the Italian grey cement markets, including concerted price increases. The fine amounts to €84 million ($99.2 million).
Read MoreFLSmidth has been awarded an order from Cielo Azul Cementos y Calizas S.A. for engineering, procurement and supply of a complete cement production line with the latest environmental pollution control systems and technology. The facility will be located near the city of Treinta y Tres, approximately 300 km from Montevideo, and marks the established ready mix concrete player’s entry into…
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