Slag Cement: Advancing Sustainability and Performance in the Modern Cement Industry will be presented by Darren Wilbanks, Technical Service Manager, Texas Lehigh Cement Company at the second edition of the Cementitious Americas International Technical and Trade Congress to be held in Dallas, Texas on March 11 and 12.
The push for lower carbon emissions and higher performance standards is reshaping the cement and concrete landscape. Slag cement (GGBFS) offers one of the most practical and proven pathways to meet these evolving demands. This presentation examines how the use of slag cement enhances durability, reduces embodied carbon, and supports long-term infrastructure resilience across a range of applications.
Drawing from field experience and performance data across the southern United States, the session highlights innovations in mix optimization, compatibility with blended and portland-limestone cements, and strategies for achieving consistent results in ready-mix and precast production. The discussion will also touch on the broader sustainability narrative—how incorporating industrial byproducts like slag aligns with circular economy principles and emerging environmental standards worldwide.
By focusing on technical innovation and sustainable practice, this session positions slag cement as a key component in the next generation of performance-based concrete solutions.
About the speaker:
Darren Wilbanks, an experienced Technical Service Engineer with extensive knowledge in ready mix, precast concrete, and general construction. Mr. Wilbanks brings valuable expertise in cement, Ready Mix concrete, and Prestressed/Precast Concrete to our upcoming session.
Organization Overview:
Texas Lehigh presently manufactures and markets four different types of construction cement, three API Spec Oil Well cements (Class A and Class H), and masonry cements for sale to its Texas and out-of-state customers. The company’s objective to be the highest quality, low-cost producer of cement products in Texas is matched by its desire to maintain a safe working environment for its employees and to operate in full compliance with today’s environmental requirements.
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