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01.09.2022 14:04TCC is Taiwan’s First Large-size Manufacturer to Join EP100
Taiwan Cement Corp. (TCC) announced on becoming a member of Climate Group’s EP100 initiative. TCC is the first large-size manufacturing company in Taiwan and the fourth cement company in the world to pass the verification to become a member of EP100. TCC’s commitment includes adopting ISO 50001 Energy Management system and set the target to increase energy efficiency by 50% in 2040 compared to the base year of 2016.
31.08.2022 16:49Lehigh Hanson Receives U.S. Doe Funding for Feed Study of Carbon Capture Project at Its New Lehigh Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received approximately $3.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) to conduct a front-end engineering design (FEED) study retrofitting Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA’s) carbon capture technology at its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.
Region: USA
30.08.2022 16:58ECOCEM launches superfine – low carbon, super-high grade GGBS for specialist applications
Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, today announces the launch of Superfine low-carbon, super high grade GGBS for specialist applications onto the European market.
Region: Ireland
29.08.2022 17:36200 new mixer trucks will arrive to improve the experience of Argos customers and drivers in the USA
Argos, Grupo Argos’ cement company, is renewing its fleet of trucks in the United States by purchasing 200 mixer trucks with state-of-the-art technology. The goal is to improve the experience of its customers and employees through greater reliability, efficiency, safety, and comfort.
Region: USA
25.08.2022 17:30CEMEX implements hydrogen technology in the Dominican Republic as part of its Future in Action program
CEMEX announced that it is implementing hydrogen technology at its San Pedro De Macoris cement plant in the Dominican Republic. Fernando A. Gonzalez, CEO of CEMEX, was on hand for the project's inauguration, which is part of the company's Future in Action program that seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
24.08.2022 12:51Summit Materials expands PLC usage
Summit Materials’ Hannibal plant, operated by Continental Cement Co., a subsidiary of Summit, converted 100 percent of its annual production to portland limestone cement (PLC)
Region: USA
23.08.2022 14:11Holcim joins water coalitions to scale up impact
Holcim joins the 50L Home Coalition and the Water Resilience Coalition to scale up its impact in protecting the world’s freshwater resources. Through the 50L Home Coalition, Holcim will expand its reach in addressing urban water crises around the world.
Region: Switzerland