Cement News tagged under: Portland limestone cement
All 50 US States give environmentally conscious cement the green light05 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsEvery US state department of transportation and the District of Columbia now permit the use of Portland limestone cement (PLC). The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commends the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s approval of PLC in its projects, a move that means the entire US now accepts a lower-carbon version of a critical construction material. Developed with a higher limestone content, PLC offers the same level of efficacy as traditional Portland cement while having a CO 2 fo... |
Heidelberg Materials introduces EcoCem®PLC to Delta plant31 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials is pleased to announce that its Delta cement plant , BC, Canada, has recently switched to producing 100 per cent EcoCem ® Portland limestone cement (PLC). EcoCem ® PLC is a Portland limestone cement that contains up to 15 per cent limestone and generates approximately 10 per cent less CO₂ compared to other Portland cements. With the equivalent performance to ASTM and CSA standards for Type I/II Portland cement in strength and durability, EcoCem ® PLC can be used i... |
Holcim Philippines’ PLC offering05 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe introduction of Holcim Philippine’s brand of Portland limestone cement (PLC) to the domestic construction market is an important step in the local cement industry’s strides towards a low-carbon economy. The company is leading the way with this greener cement offering, which includes a range of benefits in terms of durability and versatility. By Kandy Icy Minano, Holcim Philippines. Figure 1: Holcim Optimo in different packaging – bulk, 1t and 40kg bag (© Holcim) The continuo... |
Roanoke Cement cuts ribbon on new cement silo27 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsTitan America ’s Roanoke Cement recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new silo, constructed at its Winston-Salem terminal. In addition to doubling the storage capacity, the silo has been installed with the latest in digital technology that will enable customers to enjoy fully-automatic load-out, providing 24/7 self-loading capabilities. The Winston-Salem terminal is also currently upgrading and doubling its railcar storage. In view of Titan’s Net zero journey ... |
Continental Cement achieves a 20% lower carbon Portland cement21 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsContinental Cement Company LLC ( Summit Materials Inc ) produced a 20 per cent Portland limestone cement (PLC), the lowest-carbon Portland limestone cement to date as part of an innovative research project for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDoT) and the National Road Research Alliance project. The research study evaluates the performance of low-carbon cement and concrete products for utilisation in future transportation infrastructure procurement and material selectio... |
Summit Material's Hannibal plant converts fully to PLC production25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsSummit Materials Inc is celebrating that its Hannibal plant in Missouri, operated by Continental Cement Co LLC has converted 100 per cent of its production to Portland limestone cement (PLC). It is expected that the blended cement will result in a reduction of the carbon footprint by 10 per cent on average. The Hannibal plant is the company’s second conversion to PLC in 2022. Continental Cement’s Davenport plant in Buffalo, Iowa, began 100 per cent PLC production in April 2... |
Union Bridge plant to transition to EcoCem®PLC production18 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsLehigh Hanson ’s ( HeidelbergCement group) Union Bridge plant will fully transition from producing ordinary Portland cement (OPC) to EcoCem ® PLC as its primary product by no later than January 2023. The Union Bridge plant is currently the company’s largest cement plan in North America. EcoCem ® PLC is a Portland limestone cement (PLC) produced using innovative technology to increase the amount of limestone and decrease the amount of clinker used. This reduces both the energy requ... |
Three new US states approve use of PLC04 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsThree new state Departments of Transportation in the USA have approved the use of Portland-limestone cement (PLC). The addition of Maryland, Arizona and Vermont means that a total of 44 states now accept PLC, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). Designed for the same uses at traditional Portland cements, PLC has been gaining in popularity for transportation and other concrete applications since late 2020. According to PR Newswire, since it was introduced in the US, more tha... |
CalPortland converts Mojave plant to PLC production03 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsCalPortland has announced the conversion of its Mojave cement plant, USA, to ADVANCEMENT™ HS, a blended portland limestone cement. The plant, located in southern California produces approximately 1.3Mta of cement. By switching production from ordinary Portland cement to Portland limestone cement, the plant will reduce its carbon emissions by 10 per cent on a per ton basis. “CalPortland continues its commitment to producing sustainable, resilient materials,” said CalPortland President/CE... |
Argos announces its new EcoStrong PLC brand28 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsArgos is announcing its new EcoStrong PLC brand. EcoStrong PLC is a high-quality blended hydraulic cement used in sustainable building practices that can reduce carbon emissions by up to 10 per cent. EcoStrong PLC exhibits Argos’ passion for developing strong solutions to build a more sustainable world together. "I am excited to be part of Argos’ brand announcement for our Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC) Type IL product. EcoStrong PLC encompasses everything we have worked for over the ... |