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Statement from US Cement Industry Regarding EPA's Particulate Matter Standard

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.

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Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.
“The previous EPA standard on particulate matter emissions — arrived at by government officials working with industry — significantly drove down those emissions by 37% over the last 20 years.
This downward trend would have continued without the new standard imposed," said Mike Ireland, PCA President and CEO.
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America’s cement manufacturers.

PyroGenesis Announces Milestone Reached for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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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.

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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.
Fumed silica is a moisture-absorbing white microstructure powder with high surface area and low bulk density.
Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.
PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.

China and Global Cement Agreement on Low Carbon Future

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The two leading representative bodies of the global cement industry have signed a milestone agreement to help accelerate decarbonisation of the sector across the world.

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The two leading representative bodies of the global cement industry have signed a milestone agreement to help accelerate decarbonisation of the sector across the world.
China Cement Association (CCA), which represents more than 50% of the world’s cement production and the Global Cement and Concrete Association, whose members account for 80% of cement production capacity outside of China, have signed a historic partnership pledge.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201041779/en/
Global Cement and Concrete Association and China Cement Association sign decarbonisation agreement in Beijing (Photo: Business Wire)
The pledge includes an agreement to work together on sustainability, and the low-carbon development of the cement and concrete industry.
The historic agreement will also see the development, and launch later this year, of a whole value chain China Cement Carbon Neutrality Roadmap which will set out a commitment and pathway to fully decarbonise the cement industry in China.

C-Crete Technologies Secures California Energy Commission Funding for Its Zeolite-Based Concrete, Free of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C-Crete Technologies, a pioneer in the creation of cement-free concrete products, proudly announces funding from the California Energy Commission that will help the company advance its CO2 emissions-free, zeolite-based concrete. The funding marks an important milestone for C-Crete, an indication that the company's novel materials align with California's mission to foster innovation in clean and sustainable technologies.

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The funding marks an important milestone for C-Crete, an indication that the company's novel materials align with California's mission to foster innovation in clean and sustainable technologies.
The support of the commission also underscores the transformative potential of the concrete, which substitutes zeolite, an abundant naturally occurring non-carbonate rock, for Portland cement.
C-Crete's zeolite-based concrete meets the industry standards set by ASTM International for the mechanical and durability properties of concrete.
"We are excited to leverage this support from the California Energy Commission to bring environmentally friendly concrete alternatives to a broader market."

Advanced Tech Crete Spearheads Sustainable Innovation in Concrete Industry with 3rd Party Certification

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Tech Crete (ATC), a front runner in building materials solutions, is beginning a groundbreaking initiative to ASTM & AASHTO certifications for its patent-pending, proprietary Binder-Reducing concrete mix product. After years of research & development, this innovative technology is poised to revolutionize the concrete industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions and curbing the use of Portland cement by up to 55%. ATC's product is an additive to standard ready-mix concrete. The company's rigorous testing consistently delivers concrete that exceeds strength and sustainability objectives.

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Advanced Tech Crete Spearheads Sustainable Innovation in Concrete Industry with 3rd Party Certification Initiatives, Reducing Portland Cement Usage by up to 55%
HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Tech Crete (ATC), a front runner in building materials solutions, is beginning a groundbreaking initiative to ASTM & AASHTO certifications for its patent-pending, proprietary Binder-Reducing concrete mix product.
By substantially decreasing the reliance on Portland cement, ATC is poised to make a lasting impact on carbon emissions associated with concrete.
ATC invites stakeholders, industry professionals, and environmental advocates to join in pursuing a more sustainable construction landscape.
The company remains steadfast in driving positive change and anticipates the transformative impact of its certified binder-reducing formulation will have on the concrete industry.

Eco Material Technologies and Alabama Power to Repurpose Coal Ash at Plant Barry

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah and MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Material Technologies ("Eco Material" or the "Company"), the leading producer of sustainable cementitious materials and near-zero carbon cement replacement products in North America, announced today a collaboration with Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, to harvest millions of tons of stored ash from Plant Barry, a coal- and natural gas-fired electrical generation facility in Bucks, Alabama. This project is the third such harvesting plant with Southern Company, following Plants Bowen and Branch in Georgia.

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Under the agreement, Eco Material will harvest more than 700,000 tons of stored ash per year from the plant.
The Plant Barry process will be similar to the Plant Branch harvesting plant announced recently with Georgia Power, utilizing Eco Material's in-house ES EcoSystem Efficient Carbon Offloading™ technology.
The ash Eco Material will harvest from Plant Barry enhances the strength , impermeability and durability of concrete.
Alabama Power and Eco Material will build the processing plant within the permitted boundary of the site where material will be excavated and consolidated.

Summit Materials Announces Leadership Appointments

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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DENVER, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM, "Summit" or the "Company"), a leading construction materials solutions provider, today announces that Jason Kilgore, Charles DePriest, and David Loomes will serve as Executive Vice Presidents of Summit Materials' reporting segments effective January 12, 2024

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DENVER, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM, "Summit" or the "Company"), a leading construction materials solutions provider, today announces that Jason Kilgore, Charles DePriest, and David Loomes will serve as Executive Vice Presidents of Summit Materials' reporting segments effective January 12, 2024
"As we undertake the integration of the Argos USA assets and accelerate our strategic progress portfolio-wide, I am pleased to have a distinguished and proven team that will lead our reporting segments," said Anne Noonan, President and CEO of Summit Materials.
With an extensive career spanning over 30 years in the construction materials industry, Jason Kilgore has been a cornerstone of Summit Materials' leadership for nearly 15 years.
Jason's financial acumen, coupled with his commitment to excellence, has played a pivotal role in Summit Materials' continued success.
Charles's tenure with Summit has been defined by visionary leadership, driving transformative initiatives in alignment with the Summit Elevate Strategy.

Italian Industrial Automation Market Analysis and Forecast to 2028 - A $13.46 Billion Market by 2028, Influenced by AI and IIoT Trends

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Friday, January 12, 2024

The demand for industrial robots in the Italian industrial automation market is escalating as industries seek to automate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks.

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The demand for industrial robots in the Italian industrial automation market is escalating as industries seek to automate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks.
The growth of OEMs in the Italian industrial automation market is driven by their integral role in providing end-to-end automation solutions.
The increase in the annual installation of industrial robots significantly contributes to the growth of the industrial automation market.
The impact of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) on the growth of the industrial automation market is profound.

CarbiCrete Partners with Canal Block to Bring Cement-Free Concrete to Ontario

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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NGen will contribute $3 million toward an $8 million project to design, build and install a system that incorporates CarbiCrete's latest curing technologies into Canal Block's concrete block-making operations.

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NGen will contribute $3 million toward an $8 million project to design, build and install a system that incorporates CarbiCrete's latest curing technologies into Canal Block's concrete block-making operations.
CarbiCrete's patented process for making concrete products replaces cement in the concrete mix with a steel-making by-product, avoiding cement-related emissions.
"And so, I'm very excited that through our partnership with Canal Block, we will be able to offer the same to builders in Ontario.
"Canal Block has had a long history of developing sustainable products for the masonry industry," says Durk Bylsma, Canal Block's president.

Global Tire Derived Fuel (TDF) Market Report 2024-2034: TDF's Path to a Low-Carbon Energy Source: Aligning with Sustainability Goals

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

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DUBLIN, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Tire Derived Fuel (TDF) Market Report 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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DUBLIN, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Tire Derived Fuel (TDF) Market Report 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Overall world revenue for Tire Derived Fuel (TDF) Market, 2024 to 2034 in terms of value the market will surpass US$408.0 million in 2024, this work calculates.
Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the tire derived fuel (TDF) market?
Where is the tire derived fuel (TDF) market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?