During the April 11 opening of the new Votorantim Cimentos plant in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, it was expressed that the plant’s mission was to produce around 1.2 million tons of cement a year. The growth in demand by the homebuilding industry in the state has expanded by 9 percent in the first quarter alone over the previous year. Against…
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Cemex Agrees to Reduce Emissions, Pay $1 million Fine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Cemex Inc., the owner and operator of a portland cement-manufacturing facility in Lyons, Colo., has agreed to operate advanced pollution controls on its kiln and pay a $1 million civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Read MoreCement Shipments Increase in January
According to the latest USGS Mineral Survey report, total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico for January 2013 were about 4.8 million metric tons (Mt). This was 5 percent more than shipments in January 2012.
Read MoreCanada Green Building Council, Holcim (Canada) Advance Sustainability
As Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) first Gold National Sponsor, Holcim (Canada) will play a key role in the group’s National Conference and Expo 2013, June 4-6 in Vancouver, and the implementation of EcoDistricts, an initiative aimed at working with professionals, cities and community groups to transform neighborhoods.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Files for $5.4 Billion IPO
Brazil’s largest cement producer, Votorantim Cimentos S.A., filed a $5.4 billion maximum proposed initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 17. The company plans to dual list on the NYSE and São Paulo Stock Exchange to raise funds to finance expansion, portfolio diversification and reduce debt. A request was filed with the Brazilian Securities…
Read MoreCemex Releases Sustainability Report
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. presented its 2012 Sustainable Development Report last month. Among other highlights, the company reported that its different self-construction initiatives, including Patrimonio Hoy, ConstruApoyo and Productive Centers of Self-Employment, benefited more than 2 million people since the programs started. The report summarizes the company’s role in “Building the Cities of the Future.”
Read MoreRetractable Air Cannon Nozzles
The new 360-degree retractable air cannon nozzle from Martin Engineering loosens stubborn build-up in pre-heater towers and large process vessels, extending into the material stream only during the firing cycle to protect the nozzles from extreme temperatures and abrasion. The new product solves two common industry problems: effectively dislodging accumulations in hard-to-reach areas without shutdown or manual labor, while significantly…
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A new BETEX professional VibChecker vibration monitor meter is a light and compact-sized instrument designed for quick and accurate vibration surveys. The meter, identified as model TB-C780201, provides portable and user-friendly vibration measurement in the 10 – 1,000 Hz frequency range. Measurement results are immediately and automatically evaluated against ISO standards, and can be stored for documentation and follow-up.
Read MoreContinuous Emissions Monitor
Particulate CEM (Continuous Emissions Monitor) meets environmental regulations, such as US-EPA MACT and other standards such as ASTM D22 for monitoring particulate emissions from fabric filter baghouses, cartridge type dust collectors, cyclones, and some ESPs (electrostatic precipitators). Particulate levels down to 0.1mg/m3 can be monitored.
Read MorePCA shifts leadership focus to D.C., names Scott new president
The Portland Cement Association announced management changes designed to shift leadership to Washington, D.C., in support of a renewed emphasis on national advocacy efforts in our nation’s capital. Effective September 6, Greg Scott, PCA’s senior vice president of government affairs, was promoted to president. He will report to Brian McCarthy, PCA’s current president/CEO based in Skokie, who will remain with…
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