Electrified Thermal Solutions’ first commercial-scale Joule Hive Thermal Battery has been installed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, where it will charge with AC electricity from the grid and store 20 MWh of heat at up to 1,800°C (3,275°F). The heat is supplied on-demand as hot gas to industrial kilns, furnaces and boilers, with hot gas temperatures adjustable…
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DOE Commits $20M to Oak Ridge-led Cement and Concrete Center
The Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation will enlist Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly National Renewable Energy Laboratory) in Colorado to establish the Center of Excellence for Advancement & Acceleration of Cement & Concrete Engineering Technologies (ACCENT). Along with accelerating development and adoption of next generation materials…
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Expands Solutions for Elemental Analysis
To support industries that require precise elemental analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its Niton portfolio with the Thermo Scientific Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer for powerful, lab-quality results in the field.
Read MoreSCA Names New President
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced Herb Moeckel, vice president and general manager of Ozinga Cement, a division of Ozinga, as its next president. He previously served as the association’s vice chair and has been a member of its board of directors for eight years.
Read MoreOrganizations Call for Adoption of Industry Co-Processing
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and other industry organizations issued a joint statement highlighting the substantial and positive contribution the cement industry can make to addressing the urgent global challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste.
Read MoreIEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference to ‘Mix it Up’
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 in new ways while strengthening opportunities for meaningful connection across the industry.
Read MoreSullivan Reveals 2026 Outlook
Construction materials economist Ed Sullivan released his 2026 Construction, Cement and Concrete Outlook as the cement market marks three consecutive years in decline.
Read MoreWCA Names Richart as CEO
The World Cement Association (WCA) has appointed Philippe Richart as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Ian Riley, who has played a central role in strengthening the association’s position as a credible, independent voice for the global cement industry over the last five years.
Read MoreTitan America to Acquire Keystone Cement
Titan America entered into an agreement to acquire Keystone Cement Co., a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Tritadura groups for $310 million.
Read MoreCalifornia Cement Producers All Have EPDs in Place
The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) reported a major milestone for California’s cement industry.
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