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19.04.2022 17:50Ambuja Cements launches strength-enhancing cement
Ambuja Plus – a special quality innovative cement from Ambuja Cements with advanced Special Performance Enhancers to Strengthen Homes
Region: India
13.04.2022 18:25Holcim Philippines enhances masonry cement Holcim Wallright Prime for greater strength, versatile use
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. continues its product innovation drive with its masonry cement Holcim WallRight Prime reformulated with higher compressive strength for light structural applications.
Region: Philippines
12.04.2022 18:16Concrete Chemicals on the way to climate-friendly cement production and CO2-neutral flying with green hydrogen
In order to make air traffic and cement production sustainable in a low-CO2 world, three players with completely different backgrounds have joined forces in the "Concrete Chemicals" project consortium. Global cement producer CEMEX, Sasol ecoFT, part of the integrated chemical company Sasol, and renewable energy company ENERTRAG plan to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will also contribute to the decarbonization of the cement industry.
Region: Germany
A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tires repurposed into concrete for residential constructions as new research from the University of South Australia shows that it can provide an economically viable and sustainable alternative to conventional concrete.
Region: Australia
One of the world’s largest cement manufacturers is pressing ahead with plans to build the UK’s first net-zero cement factory at a facility in North Wales.
Region: Great Britain
07.04.2022 10:41SCHWENK 3D concrete compound − development and testing
The development and testing of the aggregate-binder compound, with a maximum grain size of 4 mm for the plant in Laupheim, was carried out under the leadership of the SCHWENK R&D team in Karlstadt in close cooperation with the company Röser IV GmbH and SCHWENK Bauberatung .
Region: Germany
05.04.2022 10:35Votorantim Cimentos Ends 2021 With Net Profit of R$1.6 Billion, a 244% Increase Over 2020
Votorantim Cimentos ended 2021 with net profit of R$1.6 billion, an increase of 244% compared to 2020, primarily due to better operating results—with growth in sales in all regions where the company operates—and gains related to the consolidation of acquisitions made in North America and Spain.
Region: Brazil