Cement

PyroGenesis Announces Accelerated Construction of Fumed Silica Reactor Project with Arrival of All Major Equipment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

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  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • With all major equipment now on site, the construction phase of the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is accelerating.
  • The FSR converts quartz into fumed silica (also known as pyrogenic silica) in a single and eco-friendly step while eliminating the use of harmful chemicals generated by conventional methods.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.

Industrial Demonstrations Program Selects Brimstone for Transformational $189 Million Federal Investment to Decarbonize Cement Industry

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Monday, March 25, 2024

"Brimstone has uniquely reengineered the process to decarbonize cement, at low cost, while delivering the same product builders have trusted for generations.

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  • "Brimstone has uniquely reengineered the process to decarbonize cement, at low cost, while delivering the same product builders have trusted for generations.
  • Today's announcement promises to be transformational, validating Brimstone's potential to decarbonize the cement industry and turbo-charging our path to market."
  • Brimstone has developed the only industrial process for producing industry-standard portland cement at competitive prices at scale, while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
  • The Industrial Demonstrations Program was created, expanded, and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Qatar Construction Industry Report 2023: Market was Projected to Grow by 6.8% to Reach QAR 98,671 Million by the End of 2023 - Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Qatar Industrial Green Building Construction Coverage: 10-year market size & forecast in value and volume (area and units)

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  • Qatar Industrial Green Building Construction Coverage: 10-year market size & forecast in value and volume (area and units)
    Qatar Institutional Building Construction Coverage: 10-year market size & forecast in value and volume (area and units) terms by
    Qatar Institutional Green Building Construction Coverage: 10-year market size & forecast in value and volume (area and units) terms by
    Utility system construction (oil and gas infrastructure, communication infrastructure, power infrastructure, water and sewer infrastructure)
    Qatar Construction Cost Structure Analysis: 10- year market size & forecast in value terms
    Cost Analysis by Type (Material, Labour, Equipment, Others)
    By Material & Work Cost: It provides the cost outlook of material costs by type of materials used in construction (Cement, Steel, Sand, Aggregates, Bricks, Wood, Windows Glazing, Flooring, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Other Materials)
    By Labour Cost: It provides the cost outlook of labour costs (RCC Construction Work, Masonry and Plastering Work, Plumbing Work, Water Proofing Work, Carpentry Work, Electrical Work, Tile Fixing Work, CATV Antenna Points, Painting Work, Departmental Labour)
    By Type of Construction (New, Re-Development)
    By Material Cost: It provides the cost outlook of material costs by type of materials used in construction (Concreting Sand, Stone Aggregate, Ordinary Portland Cement, Reinforced Concrete (Grade 30 MPA), Reinforced Concrete (Grade 40 MPA), High Tensile Steel bars, Mild Steel Round Bars, Structural Steelwork, Plywood Formwork (1800*900*12mm), Clay Bricks)
    Type of Labour (Skilled Vs Unskilled).
  • In-depth Understanding of Construction Market Dynamics: Understand market opportunity, industry dynamics, key trends, and drivers across 40+ market segments and sub-segments of building and infrastructure construction industry in Qatar.

Furno Secures $6.5 Million Seed Funding to Cement a Carbon Neutral Future

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Furno , a startup dedicated to decarbonizing the cement production industry, today announced the close of an oversubscribed $6.5M seed funding round and introduced its revolutionary, end-to-end cement production unit, the Furno Brick.

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  • Furno , a startup dedicated to decarbonizing the cement production industry, today announced the close of an oversubscribed $6.5M seed funding round and introduced its revolutionary, end-to-end cement production unit, the Furno Brick.
  • Furno addresses the immediate need for change and innovation in the cement sector with the world’s first modular and carbon-neutral cement plant that scales on demand, drastically reducing the barrier to entry and unlocking local or small-scale cement production.
  • The Furno Brick operates at greater than 80% thermal efficiency, doubling what standard cement plants are able to achieve.
  • Compact, modular and capital efficient, Furno’s technology makes cement sustainable and accessible for manufacturers everywhere, regardless of size or capital.

Tailwind Nutrition Launches Rapid Hydration Drink Mix

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Monday, March 11, 2024

DURANGO, Colo., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailwind Nutrition, the leading provider of simple and complete nutrition products, has launched Rapid Hydration, an all natural electrolyte drink mix that quenches your thirst and rapidly replaces what you sweat out with the right blend of electrolytes and Vitamin C. The powder mixes quick and clear with a clean, light taste to optimize your hydration during workouts or throughout the day.

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  • Meet the new member of your support crew, a light electrolyte mix to replenish what you sweat out when exercising
    "Customers asked for a hydration mix with the light, clean flavors Tailwind is known for and no icky aftertaste from stevia or monk fruit," said Jeff Vierling, founder of Tailwind Nutrition.
  • Rapid Hydration has a clean, refreshing taste that delivers a subtle yet satisfying flavor that will leave your tastebuds happy.
  • Rapid Hydration helps you hydrate faster than just drinking water alone and provides electrolytes to replace what is lost in sweat.
  • Rapid Hydration electrolyte powder can be used before, during, and after workouts in order to keep the body's hydration balanced.

CarbonMeta Technologies Wins Sole Source Contract with Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC)

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Woodinville, WA, USA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarbonMeta Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:COWI, “CarbonMeta”) announced today that it has won an 850,000 SAR (220,000 USD) sole source contract with Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) to develop and commercialize a carbon-negative concrete made from industrial, construction demolition waste and mining waste, and thereby provide sustainable, eco-friendly products for strategic construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Woodinville, WA, USA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarbonMeta Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:COWI, “CarbonMeta”) announced today that it has won an 850,000 SAR (220,000 USD) sole source contract with Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) to develop and commercialize a carbon-negative concrete made from industrial, construction demolition waste and mining waste, and thereby provide sustainable, eco-friendly products for strategic construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
  • “Through this cooperation, SIRC and‎ CarbonMeta Technologies can help advance construction waste recycling technologies and contribute to the development of a circular, sustainable economy.”
    In August 2023, CarbonMeta Technologies Limited was registered in Saudi Arabia.
  • Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of CarbonMeta Technologies, Inc. in the United States.
  • Mr. Khalil is Vice President of Business Development at CarbonMeta Technologies, Inc. and is also the Managing Director of CarbonMeta Technologies Limited.

C3 AI Announces Livestream for C3 Transform 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, is hosting its annual user conference, C3 Transform 2024 , this week in Boca Raton, Florida, which is also available to livestream .

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  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, is hosting its annual user conference, C3 Transform 2024 , this week in Boca Raton, Florida, which is also available to livestream .
  • The live webcast will kick off on Wednesday, March 6, at 8:30am EST with a keynote address from C3 AI CEO Thomas M. Siebel.
  • C3 Transform brings together business leaders, technical experts, thought leaders, and C3 AI customers to discuss enterprise AI innovation, performance, and value; this year, the focus is on how generative AI is delivering enormous productivity and efficiency benefits across industries.
  • In addition to conversations around trends shaping the wider industry, C3 Transform 2024 will highlight the evolution of C3 AI’s solutions and offer attendees a firsthand look at the latest innovations in C3 Generative AI .

Improving Lives by Improving Water: Former Fortune 500 Execs and Scientists Launching New Ingredient Brand

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Hydrosome Labs said its discovery will create a new ingredient brand for firms using water to deliver active ingredients.

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  • Hydrosome Labs said its discovery will create a new ingredient brand for firms using water to deliver active ingredients.
  • It also notes the sustainability benefits of allowing manufacturers to do more with less, use fewer chemicals, reduce environmental impact, and shorten supply chains.
  • The business approach is a branded ingredient and royalty model with the “Hydrosome H2O” logo featured on pack and in marketing.
  • About 30 years ago, scientists began to investigate the formation of very tiny bubbles in water, sometimes referred to as ultrafine bubbles.

Fiber Cement Market Analysis and Forecast 2023-2033: Focus on End User, Application, Material and Country-Level Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The "Fiber Cement Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on End User, Application, Material, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Fiber Cement Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on End User, Application, Material, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global fiber cement market has experienced substantial growth, fueled by key factors that have heightened its demand across various construction applications.
  • Fiber cement, a composite material crafted from cement, sand, and cellulose fibers, has become increasingly popular as a versatile and long-lasting building material, contributing to its expanding market presence.
  • Furthermore, a pivotal driver for the fiber cement market's growth is its remarkable durability and resistance to environmental elements.

Global Cement Market Analysis and Forecast to 2029: Increasing Adoption of Green Cement Drives Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The global cement market was valued at US$364.29 billion in 2023, and is expected to be worth US$505.74 billion in 2029.

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  • The global cement market was valued at US$364.29 billion in 2023, and is expected to be worth US$505.74 billion in 2029.
  • One primary driver for the cement market growth is the increasing demand for infrastructure development and construction activities worldwide.
  • The global cement market is determined to grow at a CAGR of 5.62% over the forecasted period of 2024-2029.
  • A significant increase in construction activities due to widespread industrialization is driving the global cement market growth.