Innovation
03/05/19

The economics of cement additives

There are many benefits arising from use of cement additives – including production economies, improved cement…

The economics of cement additives
Innovation
02/05/19

What to expect from a cement ball mill inspection

Having an independent audit of your cement mill can identify opportunities for productivity improvements, including increasing…

What to expect from a cement ball mill inspection
Innovation
23/04/19

How cement additives aid the grinding process

Cement additives are chemicals that are used to improve cement grindability and/or performance. This is accomplished…

How cement additives aid the grinding process
Innovation
25/02/19

Global carbon tax drives demand for cement grinding optimization

Cement is the world’s most prevalent manmade material, with some 2m3 of concrete produced for every…

Global carbon tax drives demand for cement grinding optimization
Innovation
31/12/18

Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

Warehouses take a lot of wear and tear and require vigilance to ensure they continue to…

Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs
Innovation
19/12/18

New concrete slab system expands floor further with joints that are fewer and farther between

Pinpointing the negatives of conventionally designed concrete floor slabs is not difficult: Curling, cracking and too…

New concrete slab system expands floor further with joints that are fewer and farther between
Innovation
15/10/18

Optimizing precast plants: Taking the guesswork out of concrete production

The labor shortage in the concrete industry shows little sign of abating. A recent survey found…

Optimizing precast plants: Taking the guesswork out of concrete production
Innovation
01/10/18

Control flow concrete for mass pours

Mass pours in concrete construction have typically been used for foundations, columns, beams, as well as…

Control flow concrete for mass pours
Innovation

Making the most of air entrained concrete

Air entraining agents (AEA) are concrete admixtures used to entrain air in concrete when a structure…

Making the most of air entrained concrete
Innovation
30/08/18

The Origin of the Water Reducer

In 1930, the Cabot Corporation had a problem. As a major producer of carbon black, the…

The Origin of the Water Reducer
Innovation
16/05/18

Switching pozzolans with ease

If you’re like most concrete producers, you’re already well versed in the benefits of pozzolans, including…

Switching pozzolans with ease
Innovation
30/04/18

Reducing your carbon footprint with admixtures

Cement is the world’s most prevalent man made material, with approximately 0.56 tons produced annually for…

Reducing your carbon footprint with admixtures