Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications

A National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) survey has revealed that driver turnover is once again a primary reason why ready mixed concrete producers have lost business.

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has been granted a European patent for its H-P2A decarbonised cement technology.

LafargeHolcim in the US has introduced an app which it says transforms the cement delivery process and its associated paperwork for ready-mix producers. 

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has appointed Stéphanie Bondoux as its new director of certification and accreditation.

Solidia Technologies has appointed Russell Hill chief technology officer (CTO) with the aim of advancing its R&D roadmap quickly. 

Lafarge Canada has released more environmental product declarations (EPD) for concrete in the provinces of  Alberta and Manitoba as part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability. 

Cemex USA is investing more than $6 million in its new Brierfield plant to produce aggregates for construction needs across Alabama. 

Giatec is working to reduce cement usage on construction jobsites via an artificial intelligence (AI) programme, which has received funding from the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). 

Chaney Enterprises is to further expand in Virginia through the acquisition of three Branscome ready-mix concrete plants located in Chesapeake, Tasley and Exmore.