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CEMEX announced the reopening of their second line at the San Pedro Macoris plant, its main cement operation in the Dominican Republic. This investment will increase production capacity by one-third and allow CEMEX Dominicana to serve its customers better in high-growth markets in the Caribbean.
Region: Mexico
28.04.2022 12:05Disposable masks could be used to make more durable concrete
With the pervasive single-use masks during the pandemic now presenting an environmental problem, researchers have demonstrated the idea of incorporating old masks into a cement mixture to create stronger, more durable concrete.
Region: USA
27.04.2022 14:49Recycled glass waste replaces sand in 3D printing
Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed the capability to use recycled glass in 3D printing, opening doors to a more environmentally sustainable way of building and construction.
27.04.2022 12:38GE hoping to 3D print concrete components for wind turbines so it can save on transportation costs
A new research facility which hopes to 3D print the concrete bases of giant wind turbine towers has been launched, with those involved in the project hoping it will help to lower costs for the industry as turbines grow in size.
Region: USA
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”), announced today that CEMEX Ventures, its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, is investing in Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a Canadian startup and global leader in developing carbon utilization and grinding technologies for the cement industry.
Region: Canada
21.04.2022 16:22IFU and Norfund invest $27.9m in CBI Ghana
IFU and Norfund have invested $27.9m in Continental Blue Investments Ghana (CBI), a producer of cement in Ghana that operates a 550,000 tons p.a. facility outside Accra in southern Ghana.
Region: Africa
21.04.2022 16:06CRH: first-quarter results
CRH plc, the global building materials group, issues the following Trading Update for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022.
Region: Ireland