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 BOSS Tank provides high quality
Bolted and Shop-Weld STORAGE TANKS for CEMENT STORAGE. The BOSS Tank
Fusion 5000 FBE™ powder coated Flat Panel (FP) is the premier
product for storage of cement and fly ash. BOSS Tank -- The Storage
Authority.
www.bosstank.com
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Cemex completes sale of Australian
operations
Source: Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V
Cemex announced recently that it has completed the previously
announced sale of its Australian operations to Holcim Group. The
proceeds from this sale are approximately A$2.02 billion (or US$1.7
billion) and will be used to reduce debt and to strengthen Cemex’s
liquidity position. To read the entire article, Click
Here.
Worried about potential air quality regulations impacting your business?
Don't have an environmental expert on staff? Let our experts at Black
& Veatch help you navigate through all the details. We'll let you know
what your business needs and how to implement it in a cost-effective
manner. Contact
Black & Veatch today.
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Economy forces Ash Grove to idle nine of 10
plants
Staff reports
The Associated Press reported that Ash Grove Cement, the nation’s
largest independently owned cement manufacturer, indicated plans late
last month to suspend production at nine of its 10 U.S. plants, some
starting the process as soon as mid-November, earlier than the
company’s usual seasonal shutdowns. To read the entire article, cementamericas.com/cement_newsline/Economy-forces-Ash-1008/
 INTERCEM AMERICAS returns to the
USA in December after a gap of two years. The world's leading cement
event will consider prospects for regional demand and supply and discuss
the various strategies that can be adopted to plan a way through this
difficult economic period. The meeting will be held on December 2nd and
3rd at the Westin Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta and is likely to attract
more than 200 delegates from 30 countries. To reserve your place at this
important event please CLICK HERE.
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DOT’s LaHood advances driver texting bans, cell
phone usage limitations
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
the conclusion of last week’s two-day summit on distracted
driving, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a series of
actions his department and the Obama Administration are taking to help
put an end to distracted driving. Timed to the summit, President Obama
last week signed an executive order directing federal employees not to
engage in text messaging while driving government-owned vehicles or
privately owned vehicles while on official government business. To read
the entire article, Click
Here.
The ALL-NEW 2009 North American Cement Directory is
currently available for pre-ordering exclusively from Cement
Americas. Order your fully updated new edition today!
Also available for pre-ordering is the fully revised companion 2009
U.S. and Canadian Portland Cement Map.
Both can be purchased from the Cement Americas Book Department:
Phone: (+1) 888-254-4552 or (+1) 913-967-1719
On the web
e-mail: bookorders@penton.com
Also, for information about advertising in the 2010 North American
Cement Directory, please contact David Pistello at (+1) 312-840-8471
or e-mail: david.pistello@penton.com
Item ID: MCNACD09
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Latest PCA construction forecast available as
webcast
Source: Portland Cement Association
Bureaucratic delays in releasing funds coupled with long lags
between outlays and construction activity for American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects will lead to very little stimulatory
impact on cement consumption in 2009, according to the most recent
economic forecast from PCA chief economist Ed Sullivan. To read the
entire article, Click
Here.
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Sustainability workshop offered by PCA, Northeast
shippers group
Portland Cement Association
The PCA Northeast Cement Shippers Association is sponsoring a
one-day sustainability workshop on October 22 in Suffern, N.Y. The
seminar is presented in “train the trainer” format to prepare
industry members to deliver a unified message on how cement-based
products contribute to sustainability in the building environment. To
read the entire article, Click
Here.
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Line
Diverters
Vortex Valves North America
This leader in valve solutions introduces its patented Quantum
Series 4-Way Wye Line Diverter, specifically engineered to handle dry
bulk solids in pneumatic conveying systems with vacuum or positive
pressures up to 15 psig. The 4-Way Wye Line Diverter, available in 2- to
6-in. pipe or tube, can direct dry bulk material from one source to four
destinations, or converge from four sources to one destination. The
company uses precision laser-cutting and bending technology to
manufacture this leading-edge diverter valve. It provides a number of
advantages over traditional flapper and rotating tunnel style diverters
and eliminates trouble spots inherent in these conventional diverters.
The wye line diverter provides superior sealing, low installation
weight, fast in-line maintenance, and long-term, reliable service.
The Quantum Series provides positive shutoff of air and material
improving process efficiency, minimizes cross contamination, and
eliminates material buildup beyond the closed port. Adapting the Quantum
Series Wye Line Diverter to meet system requirements is made easy with a
selection of actuators, position indication switches, flanges, and tube
stubs. The Line Diverter also offers a variety of modifications to
accommodate high or low temperatures, corrosive, humid, and hazardous
environments. Contact Vortex for application specific information.
www.vortexvalves.com
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Coming Up In Cement Americas
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Energy &
Environment Award Winners 2009
July/August 2009 Cement Americas
To recognize the efforts of cement producers’ innovative
practices, programs, and projects throughout North America in 2008, PCA,
CAC and Cement Americas profile the winners of this eighth annual
contest in six categories. To read the entire story, Click
Here.
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Hydrated
lime maker upgrades gangway for truck-loading area
July/August 2009 Cement Americas
To ensure that materials are loaded safely and efficiently onto
outbound trucks, Chemical Lime Co. contracted with SafeRack LLC, for a
single-hatch, truck-loading G4 Series gangway that would be easier to
operate than the facility’s existing harness-and-lifeline safety
setup. To read the entire story, Click
Here.
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Welcome to CEMENT NEWSLINE, the electronic
newsletter from Cement Americas. Submissions for
upcoming issues of CEMENT NEWSLINE or Cement Americas should be
directed to: Steven Prokopy, Editor, steven.prokopy@penton.com,
312-840-8442 |
