Paranaguá Terminal registers record paper exports

01 May 2024 as a testament to its maturation, promising heightened efficiency and agility in operations. Beyond efficiency gains, the project champions sustainability and economic development, minimizing highway congestion and reducing carbon emissions. Roberto...

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• Category: South America

Cimbria expands grain terminal projects in Poland

01 May 2024 (CW Group) World-Grain.com reports that Cimbria is advancing its presence in Poland with two significant grain terminal projects, catering to the country's burgeoning market demand. In the northeast, Cimbria is enhancing the HES Gdynia Bulk Terminal,...

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• Category: Markets & trade

Foreign trade ship anchors at Kemen port

01 May 2024 Port's strategic importance in Fuzhou's coastal region is underscored by its role in the city's Silk Road Seaport City project and its contribution to expanding trade. Operated by Guoneng (Fuzhou) Terminal Development Co., Ltd., the berths can...

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• Category: Ports & handling

Public Building embraces carbon concrete

01 May 2024 of carbon concrete solutions, envisioning a future where such buildings could enter mass production. The success of this project paves the way for broader adoption and underscores the transformative potential of carbon concrete in modern construction...

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• Category: Concrete & Brick

Consunji Group lays out recovery plan for Cemex Phillippines

01 May 2024 tons of cement from CHP, with potential for expansion based on growth in their order book and recovery in DMCI Homes' project launches. Key to the recovery strategy is the ongoing construction of a new integrated cement production line at CHP's Solid...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Continental Cement unveiled new DomeSilo at Davenport

30 April 2024 storage with Dome Technology (CW Group) Continental Cement Company, in collaboration with Dome Technology, has unveiled a project at its Davenport, Iowa facility, marking the third successful venture between the two industry leaders. The newly...

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• Category: Equipment

Holcim US wins 2023 Slag Cement Innovation Award

30 April 2024 by the Slag Cement Association (SCA) in the 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards (SCA). The company's innovative project at the Duck Lake Country Club in Albion, Michigan, secured the win in the Innovation Applications category, showcasing...

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• Category: Environment

Asia Cement's clinker sales decline in 1Q2024

30 April 2024 The company attributes this downturn to a combination of factors, including a sluggish real estate market, constrained project funds, and adverse weather conditions. Looking ahead, Asia Cement anticipates continued pressure on cement demand in the...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Sappi modernizes Gratkorn mill

30 April 2024 ensuring the longevity of paper production. Sappi's multimillion-euro investment in the second phase of the modernization project reinforces its global market position and guarantees the sustainability of its flagship Magno paper range. The Gratkorn...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Essity enhances tissue machine for optimal performance

30 April 2024 decreases in CO2 and NOx emissions. Moreover, enhanced safety measures contribute to operational efficiency. Lee Mc Donald, project engineer at Essity Prudhoe mill, commends the seamless integration of the upgraded combustion system, emphasizing the...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

CMPC considering pulp plant venture in Brazil

30 April 2024 plan to evaluate a potential USD 4 billion investment in a new pulp plant in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state. The proposed project, located in Barra do Ribeiro, aims to initially produce up to 2.5 million metric tons of bleached hardwood kraft pulp...

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• Category: South America

Klabin launches state-of-the-art corrugated cardboard factory in Piracicaba

30 April 2024 By 2026, Klabin anticipates ramping up production to a total volume of 240 thousand annual tonnes. Dubbed the Figueira Project, the facility boasts two corrugators and nine printers, elevating Klabin's corrugated cardboard conversion capacity to an...

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• Category: South America

Kentucky's aluminum dilemma unveiled

30 April 2024 industry growth (CW Group) The Courier Journal unveils Kentucky's potential loss of a monumental 1,000-job aluminum smelter project due to clean energy constraints. Century Aluminum eyes Northeast Kentucky for its ambitious project, but the state's slow...

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• Category: End-user Markets

AAL launches cutting-edge heavy lift vessel

29 April 2024 AAL Limassol embarks on maiden voyage (CW Group) Project Cargo Journal writes that AAL Shipping has achieved a significant milestone with the christening of its first Super B-Class heavy lift multipurpose (MPP) vessel, the AAL Limassol, at the CSSC...

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• Category: Equipment & technology

Sevitrade achieves historical feat at Seville Port

29 April 2024 volumes. Sevitrade, renowned for over 30 years for its expertise in handling solid and liquid bulk products, as well as project cargo, extends appreciation to all parties involved in ensuring the seamless execution of this operation.[/PAID] Copyright CW...

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• Category: Ports & handling

Uzbekistan: Conch International inaugurates cement plant

29 April 2024 (CW Group) Uzbekistan's Andijan region marks a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new cement plant, a project backed by USD 250 million in Chinese investment from Conch International Holdings and Zhejiang Shangfeng Building Materials,...

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• Category: Plant Expansions

Olivier Terver assumes the role of President and CEO at thyssenkrupp Polysius North America

29 April 2024 a decade of experience in driving performance improvement and leading successful transformations. Terver's expertise in project management, manufacturing, and plant operations positions him to lead the organization to continued excellence. Copyright CW...

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• Category: People

JSC Iskitimcement inaugurates new bag filter system

26 April 2024 an estimated 99 percent reduction in emissions of inorganic dust containing silicon dioxide SiO2. The investment in the project totaled approximately 350 million rubles including VAT, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices within the cement...

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• Category: Equipment

Rhondda's Aggregates recovery project nears approval

26 April 2024 sustainable mineral policy, aiming to ensure a steady supply of aggregate for the Welsh construction sector. The project reflects a broader commitment to resource efficiency and local economic development. Pending approval by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's...

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• Category: Projects

Construction costs rise in India

26 April 2024 and cost analysis for major Indian real estate markets, aiding decision-making for stakeholders. Jipu Jose James, MD of Project Development Services (PDS) at JLL India, emphasized the growing importance of cost optimization in real estate choices amid...

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• Category: Construction