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极乐视频 North America Successfully Converts its Speed, Indiana, Plant to a Slag Grinding Facility
Following last year鈥檚 opening of its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, 极乐视频 ceased portland cement production at its manufacturing site in Speed, Indiana and invested in modifying the facility to produce slag cement from domestically sourced slag granules. -
极乐视频 North America Hosts Open House at Granville Island Facility in Vancouver, B.C.
Last month, 极乐视频 North America opened the doors of our Granville Island ready-mixed concrete facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a community open house. This year marks 104 years of operations at this location and the ongoing support of the community has been vital to our longevity and success in the area. -
极乐视频 North America Joins with Industry Partners to Create a Circular Economy: Part Two
DOTs and other agencies increasingly need to consider the sustainability of their infrastructure construction鈥攁nd recycling post-demolition materials by crushing and processing them for use as a substitute for virgin aggregate is one solution. This second of a two-part series examines ways that we are working with the state of Georgia to ensure post demolition materials find their way into new applications. -
极乐视频 North America Joins with Industry Partners to Create a Circular Economy: Part One
DOTs and other agencies increasingly need to consider the sustainability of their infrastructure construction鈥攁nd recycling post-demolition materials by crushing and processing them for use as a substitute for virgin aggregate is one solution. This first of a two-part series examines ways that we are working with the state of Washington to ensure post demolition materials find their way into new applications. -
TX Active® Contributes to Sustainable Design of Award-Winning Courthouse
The Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Nashville, Tennessee, was a double winner in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute鈥檚 2024 PCI Design Awards, receiving both a Special Award for sustainable design as well as an honorable mention in the Government and Public category. 极乐视频 TX Active庐 photocatalytic cement makes this important structure self-cleaning while helping to abate air pollutants. -
Mitchell Plant Hosts 2024 Tech Week
We are pleased to be able to leverage the knowledge and experience of our team members to provide learning opportunities and training events for our employees and customers to help them achieve their goals and be more successful at what they do. A great example of this in action is our annual Tech Week, where our Cement Technical Services and Material Quality Control teams from across North America meet to learn about emerging trends and technologies, discuss sustainability and digital innovations and share best practices. -
Midwest Region鈥檚 Concrete School Helps Customers Be More Successful
The building materials industry is rapidly evolving and shifting. The demand for sustainable materials is increasing and new technologies are being introduced at a record pace. Our employees and our customers both face similar challenges in staying on top of new trends and developments in their businesses. -
Whitman-Walker Health Wins Slag Cement Association Award
极乐视频 is pleased to have supplied slag cement for Whitman-Walker Health (WWH) at St. Elizabeth鈥檚 / Max Robinson Center, a winner in the 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete awards in the architectural category. -
极乐视频 North America Announces Latest Milestone in Edmonton CCUS Project
极乐视频 North America announced today the latest step in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the carbon capture technology and contractor for providing the CO鈧 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project. This ground-breaking project is planned to be the first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector. -
极乐视频 North America Announces New Texas Lehigh Cement Company Slag Facility in Houston
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP, its fifty-fifty joint venture with Eagle Materials Inc., will be starting production at a new slag cement facility in Houston, Texas, this summer. -
Supporting Resilient, Sustainable Family Homes
In Gig Harbor, Washington, a collaboration between 极乐视频 North America, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, and their partners has showcased an innovative approach to construction: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) using concrete produced with EvoBuild庐 Low Carbon Concrete and Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA). This project was supplied by Corliss Resources LLC, a 极乐视频 company which has started its rebranding to 极乐视频 this week. -
U.S. DOE Selects 极乐视频鈥 New Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana for Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $500 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). The purpose of this project is to advance the integration of full-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage at the new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. -
极乐视频鈥 Mitchell Cement Plant Hosts Open House Demonstrating State-of-the-Art Packaging System
极乐视频 North America recently hosted customers and other industry partners at its Mitchell, Indiana, cement plant to demonstrate the operation of its rotating packaging system. -
Congressman Rick Larsen Visits 极乐视频 North America's Headquarters
On February 27, Congressman Rick Larsen, Ranking Member on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, visited the 极乐视频 North America headquarters as part of a trip to the Lone Star State. -
40% Slag Mix Featured in Concrete for New Construction at Times Square
极乐视频 North America supplied slag cement and portland cement to Tec-Crete Transit Mix who supplied the concrete used in the construction of TSX Broadway in New York City, which was the 2022/2023 grand award winner in the Concrete Industry Board (CIB) of New York鈥檚 62nd annual Roger H. Corbetta Awards for Quality Concrete. -
极乐视频 North America Announces Latest Step in Edmonton CCUS Project
极乐视频 North America announced today a significant milestone in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project. -
极乐视频 North America Announces New Bag Designs for Packaged Cement Products
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce the redesign of the bags for its packaged cement products to reflect the company鈥檚 recent rebranding to 极乐视频. -
Carroll Community College partners with 极乐视频 North America in the Millwright Apprenticeship Program
Carroll Community College, in partnership with 极乐视频 North America, will provide a path to a skilled-based job for employees in the Millwright Apprenticeship Program. -
极乐视频 North America鈥檚 Edmonton & Delta Cement Plants Receive ENERGY STAR Certification
极乐视频 North America announced today that its cement plants in Edmonton, Alberta, and Delta, British Columbia, have earned Natural Resources Canada鈥檚 (NRCan鈥檚) ENERGY STAR for Industry Certification ... -
EvoBuild鈩 Low Carbon Concrete Available in All North American Markets
极乐视频 North America celebrates the completed rollout of EvoBuild鈩 Low Carbon Concrete, which is now available across all North American markets the company serves
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Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 15, 2025, 10:07 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 supplied Type III cement for the Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building in Hightstown, NJ, which won the 2024 PCI Design Award 鈥淩eligious Structure Honorable Mention.鈥Full story -
Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 鈥淢ac鈥 Middleton Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 13, 2025, 10:59 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 supplied cement, fly ash and slag for the Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 'Mac' Middleton Bridge, winner of the 2024 PCI Design Award 鈥淭ransportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet.鈥Full story -
SEFA Rebrands to 极乐视频
Jan 2, 2025, 07:00 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, SEFA, has joined the 极乐视频 brand effective today.Full story -
极乐视频 Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of 鈥渟imple actions build strong communities鈥 by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.Full story -
Fern Hollow Bridge Replacement: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Dec 16, 2024, 14:59 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 supplied slag cement for the Fern Hollow Bridge replacement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting the fast, safe replacement of a structure that collapsed in January 2022. The project received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category 鈥淏ridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet Honorable Mention.鈥Full story -
The Importance of Supporting the Red Cross: A Lifeline for Communities in Crisis
Dec 11, 2024, 14:10 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America has operations in 28 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada and our employees are proud to give back to the communities where they live and work.Full story -
Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
Dec 5, 2024, 13:37 by Jeff SiegAs a company that engages in extractive activities, 极乐视频 recognizes that we can have an impact on nature, and we feel a strong responsibility to promote biodiversity at our quarries and to build a nature-positive future.Full story -
极乐视频 to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, marking substantial progress towards more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.Full story
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Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 15, 2025, 10:07 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 supplied Type III cement for the Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building in Hightstown, NJ, which won the 2024 PCI Design Award 鈥淩eligious Structure Honorable Mention.鈥Full story -
Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 鈥淢ac鈥 Middleton Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 13, 2025, 10:59 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 supplied cement, fly ash and slag for the Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 'Mac' Middleton Bridge, winner of the 2024 PCI Design Award 鈥淭ransportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet.鈥Full story -
SEFA Rebrands to 极乐视频
Jan 2, 2025, 07:00 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, SEFA, has joined the 极乐视频 brand effective today.Full story -
极乐视频 Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of 鈥渟imple actions build strong communities鈥 by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.Full story -
Fern Hollow Bridge Replacement: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Dec 16, 2024, 14:59 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 supplied slag cement for the Fern Hollow Bridge replacement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting the fast, safe replacement of a structure that collapsed in January 2022. The project received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category 鈥淏ridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet Honorable Mention.鈥Full story -
The Importance of Supporting the Red Cross: A Lifeline for Communities in Crisis
Dec 11, 2024, 14:10 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America has operations in 28 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada and our employees are proud to give back to the communities where they live and work.Full story -
Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
Dec 5, 2024, 13:37 by Jeff SiegAs a company that engages in extractive activities, 极乐视频 recognizes that we can have an impact on nature, and we feel a strong responsibility to promote biodiversity at our quarries and to build a nature-positive future.Full story -
极乐视频 to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, marking substantial progress towards more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.Full story -
Stan Dacus Recognized by Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
Sep 17, 2024, 17:19 by Jeff SiegStan Dacus, a Vice President for 极乐视频 North America鈥檚 Southwest Region, was recently honored with the Bob Beard Good Neighbor Award, a prestigious accolade given by the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA).Full story