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Government announces upcoming ready-mix concrete plant in Naryn
Written by Global Concrete staff
29 August 2024
Kyrgyzstan: The government says that an upcoming 75m3/hr ready-mix concrete batching plant in Naryn region will enter operation before November 2024. Trend News has reported that the plant will be equipped with a 180t/hr aggregates crushing plant.
Cemex France reduces transport emissions from concrete and aggregates by 10% between 2021 and 2023
Written by Global Concrete staff
23 August 2024
France: Cemex France reduced the total emissions of CO2 from its concrete and aggregates logistics operations by 10% in the two years between 2021 and 2023. The company achieved this through various initiatives, including equipment upgrades, route optimisation and the substitution of alternative fuels, including hydrogenated vegetable oil in pusher vessels, and biogas where possible. The producer says that the reduction aligns with its FRET21 transport sustainability initiative, as well as its Future in Action 2050 net zero roadmap.
Cemex France is currently preparing to renew or expand its commitment to the FRET21 initiative for another three years.
Court upholds permit denial for Shelly Co.’s proposed Alexandria ready-mixed concrete plant
Written by Global Concrete staff
23 August 2024
US: A Licking County court has upheld the county council’s decision to deny a permit for Shelly Co. to build a ready-mix concrete batching plant near Alexandria. The company’s proposal also included the construction of an asphalt mixing plant at the site in Ohio. Local press has reported that Shelly Co. failed in its attempt to argue that floodplain regulations did not apply to the site due to its historical use as an aggregates quarry.
Betolar patents new accelerator for CEM III/B cements
Written by Global Concrete staff
23 August 2024
Finland: Betolar has procured a patent for a new accelerator solution for use in CEM III/B slag cement mixes. The company says that the product enables the achievement of conventional demoulding times in the production of concrete elements using slag cement with a clinker content of 20 – 34%. It will also enable its use in hollow-core slabs and as shotcrete in the mining industry.
President and CEO Tuija Kalpala said "Our patented innovation paves the way for the large-scale use of cement mixtures in the production of concrete elements and products, significantly reducing CO2 emissions."
Julpit plans ready-mix concrete plant for Fort Bend County
Written by Global Concrete staff
21 August 2024
US: Julpit is seeking a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to build a new ready-mix concrete batching plant in Fort Bend County, Texas. The facility will also be equipped with a stone crushing plant. Local press has reported that a public comment session over the plans took place on 20 August 2024.
This story was amended on 27 August 2024, after a previous version erroneously stated the date of the public comment session as 27 August 2024. Global Concrete apologises for this error.