Conch Cement and China National Building Materials get approval for clinker lines upgrade

20 September 2024 in Hanzhong, a new 4500 tons/day line will be built, alongside a 9MW waste heat power system and urban sludge disposal facility.[/PAID] Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution expressly prohibited.

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Veracruz Port cargo volumes decline

20 September 2024 with the anticipated inauguration of a new customs office aimed at enhancing merchandise clearance efficiency. The new facility is expected to begin operations by the end of the year, which stakeholders believe will help maintain the port's status as...

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Exlabesa opens new production unit in Soure

20 September 2024 Exlabesa's new facility boosts local production capacity (CW Group) The world-leading aluminium manufacturer, Exlabesa, has officially opened a new production unit in Soure, located in Portugal’s Coimbra district, according to The Portugal News. This...

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Kaushalya Logistics opens new depot to support JK Cement´s operations

19 September 2024 to Big News Network. This marks KLL’s entry into Punjab and enhances its logistics capacity for cement players. The new facility will manage approximately 40,000 tons annually and is expected to begin operations within the next 30 days. This expansion...

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Holcim invests in Sublime Systems to scale up low-carbon cement technology

19 September 2024 aims to scale up Sublime's low-carbon cement production technology and build its first commercial manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, U.S. Sublime Systems' proprietary CO2-free process utilizes clean electricity and carbon-free raw materials to...

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Cimentos de Moçambique to double cement capacity at Dondo plant

19 September 2024 at doubling production capacity at its Dondo factory in Sofala province. The USD 60 million project will modernize the facility as part of the company’s centenary celebrations. The expansion plan includes installing a new clinker kiln, a vertical cement...

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Accsys halts Hull factory project

19 September 2024 Accsys to abandon major project (CW Group) Accsys Technologies has announced it will halt its planned Tricoya production facility in Hull, according to Business Live. The decision comes after nearly two years of delays due to escalating costs and the...

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B.C. forestry funding surge

19 September 2024 and Squiala First Nation will receive up to USD 3.4 million to develop a new thermal modification manufacturing facility. This facility will produce high-value, thermally modified wood products. In addition, Kruger Kamloops Pulp mill is set to receive...

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Liverpool port breaks records

18 September 2024 and highlights its capacity for handling large-scale imports. Ongoing investments, including a new £28 million dry bulk facility at Alexandra Dock, further demonstrate the port’s commitment to enhancing its services. Copyright CW Group. All rights...

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Trichy’s project turns plastic waste into energy for cement production

18 September 2024 usage, focusing on sustainable waste solutions like RDF processing, a bio-CNG plant, and a construction waste recycling facility. Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution expressly prohibited.

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The Carton Council, Upcycling Group and Elof Hansson collab for RDF plant

18 September 2024 New facility to convert used cartons into sustainable construction products (CW Group) The Carton Council, in collaboration with Upcycling Group and Elof Hansson, plans to open a new facility in 2025 to transform used food and beverage cartons into...

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Seshasayee Paper approves major expansion

17 September 2024 with commercial operations expected to start by April 2026. The company plans to transfer surplus pulp from its Erode facility to its Tirunelveli unit to replace costlier imported pulp, which will help improve EBITDA margins. SPB has also received...

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DOE loan revitalizes coal community

17 September 2024 billion loan guarantee to Wabash Valley Resources, according to Power Engineering. The loan will fund a waste-to-ammonia facility in West Terre Haute, Indiana, using carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. The project, which repurposes an...

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Thanh Thang Cement expands production with 5th production line

16 September 2024 has officially inaugurated its fifth production line, boosting its total cement output, according to Dautu Online. The new facility, located in Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province, focuses on producing sulfate-resistant and saline-resistant cement. The...

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Felix Schoeller expands operations

16 September 2024 company's commitment to enhancing its service capabilities in these regions. Scheduled to open on January 1, 2025, the new facility will offer comprehensive services for Felix Schoeller’s premium specialty papers directly to customers in Turkey and the...

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New cement terminal announced in Mindanao

13 September 2024 and bulk. DICT’s current infrastructure includes a 730-meter berth and a container yard covering 20 hectares. This new facility is expected to significantly improve cement distribution capacity in Mindanao, with possible expansion to other regions in...

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Paper excellence rebuilds with innovation

13 September 2024 will feature advanced technology designed to enhance bale integrity and streamline handling and storage processes. The facility has also implemented improvements such as an upgraded forward cleaner system, enhanced pulper trash handling, and a new...

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• Category: North America

Timberlab revives Oregon sawmill

13 September 2024 its Drain and Swisshome, Oregon locations by early 2025, with the sawmill expected to begin production alongside the CLT facility in Millersburg, Oregon, in two years. The mills will undergo minor upgrades to enhance wood quality for laminating,...

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Beltline Capital expands portfolio

13 September 2024 of First Packaging Services and Leighton Packaging in late 2023. Expert Packaging, with its newly refurbished 15,000 sq ft facility in Bury, aligns with Beltline’s goal of enhancing its revenue and profit profile. The acquisition of Expert Packaging is...

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• Category: Global

International Paper expands in Phoenix

13 September 2024 The Memphis-based company will occupy the 113,528-square-foot building at the Estrella Commerce Center II. The new facility will be utilized for storage, distribution, and light assembly, completing the center’s occupancy, which already includes tenants...

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