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The Cemex UK team at Dove Holes quarry is creating a flower-rich meadow to help save the sparrow-like bird.
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The Cemex UK team at Dove Holes quarry is creating a flower-rich meadow to help save the sparrow-like bird.

The latest industry appointments news from the Concrete Sustainability Hub, Loesche ThermoProzess and Atlas Copco.

The targets include a 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%.

The company is future-proofing its business by developing the technical managers of the future.

The Marlyand Ready Mix Concrete Association has been recognised for its efforts in ready mix concrete promotion, government relations, technical matters, training and education.

Government of Nova Scotia approves request from Atlantic Industrial Services to dispose of a further 5 million litres of treated hydraulic fracturing wastewater. Lafarge will use the water as a coolant for its kiln at the Brookfield cement plant, where it will be evaporated at 700 °C.

FLIR Systems explains how thermal imaging cameras can be used to monitor the condition and performance of cement kilns on a 24/7 basis.

Pearson VUE will continue to work with the construction industry to provide health, safety and environment tests to construction industry professionals.

In the first nine months of 2014, Cementos Argos achieved a 16% increase in consolidated income and 9% growth in cement sales volumes.

Pakistan’s Fauji Cement announced a net profit of Rs.602 million for 1Q15, a 3% y/y increase compared to Rs.582 million recorded in 1Q14.

Martin Engineering has developed a range of conveyor belt plows for improved performance, longer service life and lower maintenance.

Suez Cement Group of Companies, Egypt, explains how the group is working to advance environmental standards at its facilities across Egypt, in this abridged article from the November 2014 issue of World Cement.