The American Concrete Institute-aligned NEU: Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete has named Dean Frank, P.E. as executive director, following prior roles as NEU director of Validation and ACI program developer. He brings extensive experience in sustainability, International Standards Organization standards, and certification development of personnel, products and concrete operations. Prior to ACI, Frank gained a comprehensive working knowledge…
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Cemex reaches volume watermark with low carbon concrete mix deliveries
Cemex USA has delivered more than 1 million yd. of Vertua for public and private projects in California, where the lower carbon mix recently debuted as part of the producer’s Future in Action program. When measured on embodied carbon metrics, Vertua offers carbon dioxide emission reduction of at least 30 percent against ordinary portland cement concretes. Golden State customers have…
Read MoreCemex marks volume milestone for branded, lower-carbon concrete mix
Sources: Cemex USA, Houston; CP staff Cemex USA has delivered more than 1 million yd. of Vertua for public and private projects in California, where the lower carbon mix recently debuted as part of the producer’s Future in Action program. When measured on embodied carbon metrics, Vertua offers carbon dioxide emission reduction of at least 30 percent when compared to…
Read MoreCon-Tech, Peterbilt package bolsters CIM Auction pool
Source: Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee Con-Tech Manufacturing Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Co. are putting the finishing touches on their 2023 Concrete Industry Management Auction donation: An Extreme Duty mixer mounted on a Model 567 with set-back front axle. The truck will be among the final items on the block for the January 18 event, scheduled for 11 a.m.-2…
Read MoreASTM Committees CO1, C09, C15 honor PCA, ACI, Cemex USA, NCMA veterans
ASTM International has presented ICPI-NCMA Vice President of Engineering, Masonry Nick Lang with the Award of Merit and accompanying title of Fellow for his contributions to Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units. Award of Merit is the highest Society recognition for an individual’s distinguished service and committee participation. Lang joined the National Concrete Masonry Association in 2006 and most recently…
Read MorePRODUCERS – August 2022
CalPortland Co. has appointed Hamed Maraghechi to the new position of Central Research Laboratory director. Based at the producer’s Center of Technical Excellence in southern California, he will conduct new research and testing related to issues such as carbon reduction and sequestration to help the company achieve its commitment to lowering greenhouse gases. He will also oversee all advanced analytical…
Read MoreASTM C09, C01 honor Cemex’s Moody, PCA’s Tennis
Sources: ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.; CP staff ASTM International has presented its top individual honor, Award of Merit, to Cemex USA Senior Manager of Quality, Masonry Greg Moody for contributions to Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates. The award and accompanying title of ASTM Fellow recognize his technical work, administrative leadership during chair and subcommittee chair terms, plus…
Read MoreCemex Ventures, nine partners open Construction Startup Competition
The corporate venture capital and innovation unit of Cemex S.A.B de C.V. invites participants in the sixth Construction Startup Competition—the biggest such program for the global construction industry. Open to businesses in their early stages up to their commercialization phase, the Cemex Ventures competition suits entrepreneurs who wish to knock on the doors of potential business partners. Participants can apply…
Read MoreCemex USA raises Rocky Mountain region PLC output
Source: Cemex USA, Houston Continuing an enterprise-wide ramp up of carbon-wise solutions, Cemex USA has increased production of portland-limestone cement at its Lyons, Colo. plant. The facility began finishing the Type IP powder 15 years ago and is on track to see the material become the primary output by midyear.
Read MoreCemex ups portland limestone powder availability in the Southeast
Sources: Cemex USA, Houston; CP staff Cemex USA has increased portland limestone cement (PLC) output at its Brooksville, Fla., and Demopolis, Ala. plants for concrete customers and contractors across the southeastern United States. With finely graded limestone blended at up to 10 percent, PLC or Type IP powder has a lower carbon footprint than ordinary portland cement due to the…
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