Cement News tagged under: Canada
Industry welcomes government investment in biofuels technology29 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Association of Canada has applauded the Government of Canada's announcement that it will invest almost $1million in Ontario-based Pond Biofuels towards the advancement of Canadian biofuel technology and expertise. This investment will be made under the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario's Investing in Business Innovation initiative. The contribution will help Pond Biofuels complete a pilot demonstration of a technology developed jointly with St Marys Cemen... |
St Marys celebrates ISO 50001 achievement, Canada08 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsPoliticians and community leaders were on hand to celebrate St Marys Cement Inc’s Bowmanville Plant having received North America’s first International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) ISO 50001 certification. The ISO 50001 standard is a framework for industrial facilities seeking to manage their energy use. Erik Madsen, CEO of St Marys Cement Inc. ˆ Votorantim Cimentos North America, accepted the Certificate at a ceremony on location at St Marys Cement Inc.ˆ Bowmanville Plant. T... |
St Marys recognised for energy managerment, Canada06 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsSt Marys Cement-Bowmanville is the first North American industrial organization to receive the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) ISO 50001 certification. The ISO 50001 standard is a framework for industrial facilities seeking to manage their energy use. The processes adopted and leading to the ISO 50001 certification allowed the Bowmanville plant to reduce its energy consumption by over US$1m in 2011 and approximately US$1m more in savings are expected in 2012. |
Lafarge appoints President and CEOs for Canadian operations09 April 2012, Published under Cement NewsRené Thibault and Bob Cartmel have been appointed by the Lafarge Group as its senior leaders for all markets and product lines in Canada. Mr. Thibault will oversee the four western provinces and three territories as well as the Pacific Northwest and Dakotas in the US. M. Cartmel will oversee the six eastern provinces. Mr Thibault has over 20 years of experience with Lafarge spanning Canada and including an assignment at Group headquarters in Paris, France. He has an Engineering degree from... |
Canada, Ontario infrastructure plan boosts cement outlook06 April 2012, Published under Cement NewsConfirmation that the Ontario, Canada government will maintain its commitment to a $35bn 3-year infrastructure spend has been welcomed by the Cement Association of Canada. "We recognize that Ontario faces significant economic challenges and we applaud the government for acknowledging the critical importance of maintaining a high level of infrastructure investment during this difficult economic time," said Michael McSweeney, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada. Infrast... |
St Marys Cement battle with Ontario government, Canada16 March 2012, Published under Cement NewsSt Marys Cement Inc of Canada said in a press release Thursday it may call Ontario Environment Minister James Bradley as a witness in the judicial review of a decision by the provincial government to deny it permission to operate an aggregate quarry north of Hamilton. The Daily Commercial News report that the cement firm’s US parent company has challenged the federal government under the North American Free Trade Agreement. The company is also appealing to the Ontario Divisional Cou... |
St Marys Cement to pilot new CO2 absorption system25 January 2012, Published under Cement NewsToronto-based Pond Biofuels is piloting a new CO2 absorption system at St Marys Cement, Canada. The new equipment will cut greenhouse gases by absorbing dirty stack emissions to grow algae which can subsequently be used in oil production, converted into biodiesel and bioplastics or act as a renewable coal substitute. “Algal biomass can produce the same amount of energy as the equivalent amount of coal, and can be refined to produce higher grade fuels such as diesel and ethanol among ot... |
Canada's sustainable goals20 October 2011, Published under Cement NewsCanada’s cement industry is well established and is a home to many of the global producers. While production has dipped in recent years, modernisation is on the minds of plant owners. Tougher environmental legislation has been introduced south of the border and Canadian producers are seeking to improve their carbon footprints in several ways. Canada’s political fragility is causing some alarm for many economists as the country continues to see its government under pressure. Pr... |