US: Roseville Crushed has secured rezoning permission for a planned expansion to its concrete crushing and recycling plant in Roseville, Michigan. Local press has reported that Roseville Crushed plans to demolish existing structures to create space for an entirely new 1060m3 building. As a result, the company will increase its total employees from 10 to approximately 16.
UAE: India-based Asian Paints has launched CureAssure, a polymer-based concrete additive that eliminates the need for external curing methods, according to the company. It says that the roll-out could lead to annual water savings of 8bn litres across the concrete sector. The Realty Today News has reported that the additive is suitable for pumped concrete, precast elements, ready-mix concrete and long-distance transport concrete.
South Korea: A worker in his 20s has died at a ready-mix concrete plant in the Yulchon Township of Yeosu, South Jeolla. The Chosun Daily newspaper has reported that the man collapsed in cardiac arrest while cleaning a concrete mixing tank and was transported to hospital, where he died. Police are reportedly investigating an electrocution as the suspected cause of death.
UK: Heidelberg Materials has secured UK accreditation for its PowerSand thermally-conductive bedding materials for use in backfilling underground power cables in rail, energy and other utilities infrastructure. The range consists of PowerSand, PowerSand Cement-Bound Sand for high-voltage applications and reduced-CO2 PowerSand Cement-Bound Sand Extra. PowerSand materials are able to accommodate minor ground movements in order to keep bedding level.
Technical specialist Jamie Watts said "We have the most comprehensive range of ENA TS 97-accredited cabling backfill materials in the UK market. With the government's commitment to investing in infrastructure, we can help secure efficient energy transmission as the UK builds its energy network."
