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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
CalPortland proudly announces the conversion of their Mojave cement plant to ADVANCEMENT™ HS, a blended portland-limestone cement.
Region: USA
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
12.04.2022 09:54HeidelbergCement India increases its share of green power
HeidelbergCement India Limited has commissioned a 5.5 Mega Watt (MW) Solar Power Plant in its mining area located in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.
Region: India
ACC Cement Ltd (Holcim Group) has commissioned AUMUND Engineering Pvt Ltd, Chennai/India, with the refurbishment of the tallest belt bucket elevator in the world, which is 175.3 m high.
Region: India
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