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New regulations to protect air and water will create tough challenges
for the cement industry. Norit offers a range of
products for mercury removal, plus a Compliance Solution Program (CSP)
to help cement manufacturers minimize compliance costs and simplify the
emission control process. CSP measures current emission levels,
evaluates treatment options, and conducts product testing at your plant.
Norit engineers are also experts at designing optimal storage and
transporting methods for bulk carbon. www.norit-americas.com
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Plaintiffs
withdraw Lafarge, Holcim from Florida Antitrust
complaint
Sources: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Florida, Miami
An amended complaint in the “In Re Florida Cement and Concrete
Antitrust Litigation” case exhibits a narrower time frame during which
plaintiffs allege federal antitrust law violations occurred among a
shrinking defendant pool…To read entire article, click
here.
THE CHOICE FOR SUPPLY RELIABILITY.
Chesapeake
Energy Corporation stands ready today to deliver affordable, dependable,
clean, American natural gas. We can meet your needs on a short-term or
long-term basis. We can be as flexible as you can be imaginative. Learn
more at chk.com/cemi
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Lafarge
colored masonry cement girds National World War II
Museum
Source: Lafarge North America, Inc., Herndon,
Va.
The National World War II Museum’s $300 million multiphase
renovation and expansion, quadrupling the size of the former National
D-Day Museum in New Orleans, will include a 300,000-sq.-ft. campus of
six new block and brick buildings secured with Lafarge Eaglebond and
Type I portland cement…To read entire article, click
here.
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Holcim
opens $2 million global competition to customers, project
owners
Source: Holcim (US) Inc., Waltham, Mass.
A nine-month call for entries has kicked off the 3rd International
Holcim Awards competition, which recognizes sustainable building and
civil engineering works; landscape, urban design and infrastructure
projects; and, materials, products and construction technologies…To
read entire article, click
here.
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Cemex
lands 500K-ton contract for Panama Canal
expansion
Source: Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V., Monterrey, Mexico
A supply contract for approximately 500,000 tons of cement was
awarded to Cemex by Consorcio Grupo Unidos por el Canal, primary
contractor for construction of a third set of locks in the Panama Canal
expansion project…To read entire article, click
here.
The ALL-NEW 2010 North American Cement Directory is
currently available for ordering exclusively from Cement
Americas. Order your fully updated new edition today!
Also available for 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 2011 North American
Cement Directory, please contact David Pistello at (+1) 312-840-8471
or e-mail: david.pistello@penton.com
Item ID: MCNACD10
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TXI
raises ownership threshold for large-stake
shareholders
Source: Texas Industries, Inc., Dallas
By agreement with NNS Holding, its largest shareholder, TXI will
raise from 15 percent to 20 percent the cap on common stock an
individual shareholder can own before becoming an “acquiring
person,” as defined in the Rights Agreement…To read entire article,
click
here.
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EPA
removes online fly ash reference, averts rule-making
embarrassment
Source: staff report
The Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn from the epa.gov
web site a section for its Coal Combustion Products Parternship (C2P2),
citing re-evaluation of a program whose 200-plus members include
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, American Coal Ash
Association, and Federal Highway Administration…To read entire
article, click
here.
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Dust-collection
cyclones meet clean-air needs, cut costs
Source: Airlanco, Falls City, Neb.
Custom-built to meet users’ clean air needs, Airlanco
dust-collection cyclones reportedly maximize collection efficiency,
while cutting overall costs. Three models are designed to serve as
primary receivers in dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems where
conventional filter dust collectors would be plugged or overtaxed by
large airborne solids bearing high-moisture content or conveyed at
extreme temperatures…To read entire article, 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: Don Marsh, Editor, don.marsh@penton.com,
312-840-8483.
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