International Paper's first quarter 2024 insights

26 April 2024 Silvernail's leadership and the industry expertise of its senior leadership team for continued success. Segment-wise, Industrial Packaging operating profits in North America saw a decline due to higher input costs and seasonally lower volumes....

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• Category: Global

Optimizing supplier relationships in logistics

26 April 2024 to streamline operations by consolidating suppliers. With a focus on the operational logistics sector, particularly industrial packaging and materials handling supplies, the paper emphasizes the benefits of single-source solutions. Dan Brasier, Chief...

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• Category: Global

Cement Australia's Railton plant receives government funding

25 April 2024 products domestically. He highlights the significance of regions like Northern Tasmania in contributing to Australia's industrial legacy and emphasizes the government's role in enabling industries to thrive amidst global market shifts. Copyright CW...

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• Category: Environment

Aggregate Industries to use pottery waste in cement production

25 April 2024 a reduce-recycle-regenerate economy. Mitch Brown, Co-Managing Director at Brown Recycling, highlights the regional industrial symbiosis and circular economy principles, stressing the importance of recycling and reusing waste materials. Copyright CW...

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• Category: Environment

Cementos Molins enhances safety with AI integration

25 April 2024 intelligence (AI) into its maintenance equipment for enhanced safety measures. Cementos Molins is leading the charge in industrial safety by deploying AI technology across its fleet of handling equipment, including forklifts, gantry cranes, and concrete...

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• Category: Equipment

Goa Carbon shuts down Chhattisgarh unit

25 April 2024 stated, "We wish to inform you that the operations at the Company's Bilaspur Unit located at 34-40, Sector B, Sirgitti Industrial Area, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) has been temporarily shut down for maintenance work from today (18 April 2024)." Goa Carbon,...

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• Category: Production

TopBuild's acquisition abandoned amid antitrust concerns

25 April 2024 960 million acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation due to concerns from federal antitrust regulators, writes Industrial Distribution. The termination comes after the companies mutually agreed to end their agreement, unable to reach terms that...

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• Category: Construction

Pulp and paper giant embarks on expansive growth journey

25 April 2024 for 2030 involves expanding cellulose production, particularly fluff type, alongside investments in recycled paper and industrial bags. The company has initiated forestry investments to ensure a sustainable fiber supply. Presently, Klabin boasts an...

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• Category: South America

New cellulose factory potential in Mato Grosso do Sul

24 April 2024 Industrial advancements on the horizon (CW Group) [PAID={"id":"9,10,11","title":"The content you tried to access is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]O Correio News reports on potential negotiations for the installation of a fifth...

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• Category: South America

Adbri secures government grant for Birkenhead facility upgrade

24 April 2024 Federal funding to enhance cement facility and reduce emissions (CW Group) Adbri, a prominent player in Adelaide's industrial landscape, has received a substantial USD 50 million grant from the federal government. This funding aims to facilitate an...

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• Category: Environment

UBE Mitsubishi Cement and Osaka Gas collaborate on CCUS study

24 April 2024 evaluation underscores the commitment to finding viable, economically sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by industrial emissions. The outcome of this study could set a precedent for environmental management within the cement industry,...

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• Category: Environment

PT Semen Jawa increases alternative raw materials utilization

23 April 2024 to Katadata, SCG, the leading cement and materials company in Southeast Asia, is ramping up the utilization of industrial waste as fuel and alternative raw materials at its Indonesian factory, PT Semen Jawa. At PT Semen Jawa, SCG's adoption of...

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• Category: Environment

Revival of KSPA Embilipitiya paper mill

23 April 2024 Paper Mill, dormant for a decade, has recommenced operations, signaling a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's industrial landscape. In a recent inauguration ceremony led by Sabaragamuwa Province Governor Navin Dissanayake, the restored paper mill...

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• Category: Asia

Cardboard factory's investment approved

23 April 2024 Boosting local employment and industrial growth (CW Group) Preah Sihanouk Provincial Sub-Committee on Investment recently greenlit plans for a cardboard manufacturing facility in Sihanoukville Province. Cooper Packing (Cambodia), the private company...

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• Category: Asia

Suzano expands Eucafluff production

23 April 2024 products such as diapers, feminine hygiene products, and pet pads, caters to evolving consumer habits. Suzano's Executive Industrial Manager at the Limeira Unit, Marco Antônio Fuzato, emphasizes the company's dedication to sustainable development...

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• Category: South America

Michigan regulator eyes marathon refinery expansion

23 April 2024 assert that the Detroit refinery emits pollutants below permissible levels. Situated in Wayne County, Michigan, an industrial hub with elevated sulfur dioxide emissions, the refinery aims to mitigate pollution by proposing upgrades such as phasing out...

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• Category: End-user Markets

Groundbreaking ceremony for Holcim's climate-neutral cement plant

22 April 2024 about increased energy and water consumption warrant further scrutiny, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in industrial transformation. The launch of this climate-neutral cement plant signifies a critical step towards achieving carbon...

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• Category: Environment

Kenya: KRSL to utilize geothermal steam in cement production

22 April 2024 The collaboration between KRSL, GDC, and Steam Srl underscores the potential of geothermal energy to revolutionize industrial processes and drive economic growth in Kenya. As the project unfolds, it sets a precedent for future investments in geothermal...

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• Category: Environment

Dangote mulls investment in cement plant in Gombe State

22 April 2024 manufacturing. Dangote lauded Gombe's investment-friendly policies and infrastructure, highlighting the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park as a catalyst for industrial growth. He emphasized the potential for Gombe to become a major cement producer,...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

German firm's multi-million investment reshapes Kyiv's building materials sector

22 April 2024 a range of high-quality construction materials, including polymer-cement mixtures for structural concrete repair, industrial floor toppings, waterproofing solutions, and high-performance tile adhesives. The ambitious endeavor is backed by an estimated...

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• Category: Concrete & Brick