As of June 2023, Vale Brazil, the worldwide biggest iron ore producer, has approved the SpectraFlow Crossbelt Analyzer for online measurement of iron ore material at its ports and mines. After a rigorous trial that tested the stability of the hardware and measurement accuracy of the analyzer, SpectraFlow Analytics is now the chosen provider for...
Advanced mortars and adhesive leader expands product offering in the region First Holcim operation in high-growth Guatemalan market Accelerates Holcim’s growth in Solutions & Products to reach 30% of Group net sales by 2025 Visit Holcim’s Innovation Center in Lyon as part of the upcoming CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2023 – contact@industrylink.eu for details...
Cemex has acquired a mortar plant near Madrid, Spain, as part of its ongoing strategy to increase EBITDA through bolt-on acquisitions, focusing on providing more sustainable alternatives to growing urban centers. The new plant is equipped with the latest technology to enable the production of traditional and specialty mortars with enhanced sustainability attributes. Cemex’s nearby...
Climate scenarios are already widely used by corporations and financial institutions to assess climate risks and set pathways to net zero. However, despite the prevalence of these scenarios, less consideration has been given to their use in identifying new opportunities across markets and sectors. This session will help users more effectively draw insights from these...
After more than four years at the head of Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, Marcelo Castelli is leaving his position as global CEO to become a member of the Board of Directors. To succeed him, Votorantim Cimentos announces the promotion of Osvaldo Ayres Filho, the company’s current COO, to the position...
Having an “electronic nose” that smells fires before they start is a reality. The international technology patented for fire protection in cement factories helps cement manufacturing companies keep their operations teams and processes safe, while also making sure their costs are optimized. Preventing fires and explosions with modern technology is one of the keys of...
Edgar Alberto Martínez Londoño, Sustainability Senior Director at Cementos Argos, Colombia, about CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2022, Lisbon: “I love the way it’s started and the way all have to interact from the beginning, I wasn’t expecting that. And I had the chance to meet very interesting people. And I liked the presenters, they...
Holcim completed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million. Duro-Last has a track record of double-digit growth in North America’s highly profitable USD >40 billion roofing market, driven by leading brands, proprietary technologies and custom-made solutions. Duro-Last’s systems will complement and strengthen...
In 2023, continuing the trend from last year, the industry focus is on CO2 reduction measures and technologies (alternative fuels, alternative raw materials), a main priority in operation plans of all the cement players.
Cemento PANAM has achieved fantastic success reducing its carbon footprint and fossil fuel bill by implementing a 350 m long waste heat bypass system, using waste heat from the cooler to dry materials in its cement mills. Cemento PANAM in the Dominican Republic is a new cement plant that prides itself on its green credentials....