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February 14, 2022

Grupo enters S&P Global yearbook

Grupo Argos and Cementos Argos received the highest distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, an index that measures the environmental performance of more than 7,500 companies. 

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February 14, 2022

Cementing the path to net zero

The global cement sector has reduced C02 emissions by a quarter since 1990, but existing measures are no longer enough and producers must now employ new levers to achieve industry decarbonisation targets.

The cement sector faces increasing pressure from regulators and investors on the climate-change issue © Nupino | Dreamstime.com
February 11, 2022

CEMEX says digital drive is boosting its business

CEMEX says its Working Smarter business management programme to adopt digital technologies is giving it a new competitive advantage through higher value-added services, a novel operative model, and fast innovation across its worldwide operations.

 The Working Smarter initiative is helping CEMEX to leverage a remote workforce
February 11, 2022

Washing up well globally

New and latest aggregates washing plants from leading global manufacturers are in great demand globally. Guy Woodford reports on some of the standout solutions

The Terex Washing Systems’ team in front of the M1700X plant launched at the CQMS show in Ireland
February 10, 2022

EPC-UK – improving load & haul digitally

To achieve optimised load and haul results, blasting specialists EPC-UK believes that effective operations start at the quarry face, supported by the most advanced digital technologies. EPC-UK general manager (Blasting and Explosives) Ben Coppock explains how ‘getting it right’ here enhances efficiencies further downstream

High-resolution drone photogrammetry model processed in Expertir to create highly accurate 3D face profiles
February 10, 2022

CEMEX reports highest EBITDA in a decade

CEMEX has posted strong results for the full year 2021 with double-digit EBITDA growth, the highest in more than a decade, coupled with a double-digit increase in sales driven by higher volumes and robust pricing in all core products in all regions.

February 10, 2022

CEMEX opens 2022 Building Award for entries

CEMEX has launched the company’s call for the 2022 CEMEX Building Award, which recognises the best buildings in Mexico (Mexico Edition) and the world (International Edition).

The CEMEX Building Award recognises buildings that give value to those who interact with them
February 10, 2022

MPA hails success of net zero cement kiln project

The Mineral Products Association says that a "world first" technology demonstration project it has conducted in partnership with Hanson UK has successfully seen a cement kiln operated using a net zero fuel mix including hydrogen for the very first time.

 The MPA and Hanson say the cement kiln could save nearly 180,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year at Ribblesdale. Image: Hanson
February 9, 2022

MPA and Hanson partner on pioneering net zero cement kiln

The Mineral Products Association says that a "world first" technology demonstration project it has conducted with Hanson UK has successfully seen a cement kiln operated using a net zero fuel mix including hydrogen for the very first time.

The trial at Hanson Cement’s Ribblesdale plant in Lancashire is using a mix of 100% net zero fuels for commercial scale cement manufacture.

February 9, 2022

Dressta strengthens sales team

Polish dozer manufacturer Dressta has strengthened its sales capability with the appointment of Bartosz Kozik, who joins the LiuGong Dressta Machinery team as global Dressta sales director.

Bartosz Kozik