Eldorado's expansion plans unlock betwixt legal battle

11 April 2024 solidifies Eldorado's position, allowing the company to proceed with its expansion plans. Eldorado's ambitious project aims to construct a second industrial line, doubling its annual cellulose production from 1.8 million to 4.2 million tons. The court's...

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• Category: South America

Sympower and Heidelberg Materials partner to enhance Greek energy markets

10 April 2024 Greece's energy landscape by leveraging the energy flexibility of cement production equipment. This partnership aims to optimize energy consumption patterns and contribute to Greece's transition to a sustainable energy infrastructure. By utilizing three...

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• Category: Environment

Heidelberg Materials announces new slag facility in Houston

10 April 2024 Materials North America. With a strengthened cementitious footprint in the dynamic Texas market, Texas Lehigh Cement Company aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable construction solutions while reducing the carbon intensity of its product...

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• Category: Environment

California's cement sector embraces emission-free electricity

10 April 2024 Juan Carrillo, marking a significant step towards decarbonizing cement production in the state. This legislation aims to harness excess heat emitted during manufacturing processes to generate carbon-free electricity for on-site use, aligning with the...

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• Category: Environment

Haver & Boecker Australia upgrades Cockburn Cement's Kwinana facility

10 April 2024 from Haver & Bocker OHG / IBAU HAMBURG. The upgrade at Cockburn Cement's Kwinana and Munster grinding operations aims to consolidate them into a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility capable of producing 1.5 million tons annually. Haver & Boecker's...

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• Category: Plant Expansions

Ciplan collaborates with Embrapa for eco-friendly cement

10 April 2024 By transitioning from fossil sources to locally produced biomass fuels like eucalyptus and elephant grass, Ciplan aims to achieve 70 percent alternative fuel usage by 2030, doubling its current index of 35 percent. This strategic move mitigates...

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• Category: Environment

Jidong Cement expecting large number of cement sales

10 April 2024 relatively stable in the north but experienced a decline in the south due to intensified market competition. Jidong Cement aims to leverage national debt policies for post-disaster reconstruction and projects like the Xiongan New Area to boost prices...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Mexico's presidential hopeful proposes overhaul of oil refinery operations

10 April 2024 fuel production efficiency (CW Group) According to Reuters, Mexico's leading presidential contender, Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to revolutionize the operations of state-owned Pemex oil refineries to optimize fuel production. Sheinbaum's advisor, Jorge...

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• Category: Production

Cambium's sustainable solution

10 April 2024 while mitigating environmental impact. With projections indicating a 54 percent surge in global wood demand by 2050, Cambium aims to revolutionize the industry by optimizing wood reuse. Currently, only 5 percent to 10 percent of wood is recycled, with...

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• Category: Other

Building materials giant secures major investment boost

10 April 2024 company's unique business model, catering to trade customers across various construction segments. The newly secured funding aims to enhance product and service offerings, streamline supply chains, and reinforce IBMG's commitment to sustainability and...

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• Category: Construction

DS Smith Partners with Jonsac for E-commerce paper bags

10 April 2024 Jonsac, a Swedish company specializing in e-commerce bags crafted from FSC-certified wooden materials. This collaboration aims to drive the widespread adoption of paper bags over plastic in the European e-commerce sector, with solutions available across...

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• Category: Global

Thanh Hoa unveils massive packaging paper factory project

10 April 2024 scale adjustment and investment phasing outline ambitious plans for the factory. With a focus on sustainability, the project aims to establish a packaging paper production line from recycled materials and virgin pulp, with an annual capacity of 240,000...

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• Category: Asia

Ence's pulp and paper expansion sparks investor interest

10 April 2024 in its Pontevedra bio factory and the continuation of its fluff cellulose production project in Navia. Notably, this project aims to reduce reliance on North American imports and minimize natural resource consumption. The company's forthcoming bio...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Biochar Life collabs with Siam Cement for biochar-infused cement

09 April 2024 in biochar technology, and Siam Cement Group (SCG) aiming to revolutionize sustainable construction practices. This alliance aims to explore and develop biochar-infused cement and other sustainable building materials, marking a significant milestone in...

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• Category: Environment

Turkey reinforces green cement commitment

09 April 2024 greener Turkey through innovative practices, aligning with the 2053 target. A comprehensive study initiated by the ministry aims to expand the utilization of green cement with low carbon emissions in public tenders. This initiative, accompanied by a...

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• Category: Environment

Navrattan Group plans to introduce green cement to the Indian market

09 April 2024 or durability. Leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable manufacturing processes, the Mumbai-based company aims to set new benchmarks in the construction materials domain. Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution...

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• Category: Environment

Taiheiyo Cement starts CO2 capture test

09 April 2024 calciner," advancing efforts towards CO2 capture cement manufacturing. The project, under NEDO's Green Innovation Fund, aims to develop CO2 capture technology in manufacturing processes. The initiative, featuring a temporary incinerator for CO2 capture,...

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• Category: Environment

A.G.E. acquires Fort Pierre concrete plant

09 April 2024 in Rapid City, causing inconvenience for local customers. By bringing ready-mix operations under local control, A.G.E. aims to provide better service tailored to the needs of the Fort Pierre/Pierre area. This marks the latest milestone for A.G.E., which...

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• Category: Concrete & Brick

Grindrod expands dry bulk operations in port of Maputo

09 April 2024 locomotive deployment reaching 70 percent at year-end and railed volumes hitting 9.2 million tons in 2023. Grindrod aims to focus on operational efficiencies, infrastructure expansion, and commodity diversification to sustain growth momentum in both...

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• Category: Markets & trade

Intership Navigation embraces digital evolution

09 April 2024 plans to deploy digital ship management solutions across its fleet of 100 vessels. Through the partnership, Intership aims to leverage MariApps' smartPal suite of digital applications, encompassing ship maintenance, voyage planning, crew management,...

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• Category: Equipment & technology