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RoboSense LiDAR Sensor 1st in China and 2nd Worldwide
RoboSense LiDAR Sensor 1st in China and 2nd Worldwide RoboSense LiDAR, the leading Smart LiDAR Sensor provider, boasts 10 percent of the market share worldwide, ranking first in China and second globally, according to the “LiDAR for Automotive and Industrial Applications Report 2021” from Yole Dével...
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Logos Technologies unveils tethered MicroKestrel drone for wide-area surveillance
Logos Technologies unveils tethered MicroKestrel drone for wide-area surveillance Logos Technologies LLC, a leader in wide-area motion imagery (WAMI), announced today that it will be unveiling its new MicroKestrel sensor for small, tethered, multirotor-type unmanned aerial systems (UASs) at the upco...
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REE Automotive and Hino win European Product Design Award
REE Automotive and Hino win European Product Design Award REE Automotive LTD, a leader in e-mobility, today announced that REE, together with its partner Hino Motors, are the top winners in the European Product Design Award in the “Design for Society” category. Amos Boaz, lead designer for REE, and...
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Royal Air Force launches trial of Self-Driving Technology with Academy of Robotics
Royal Air Force launches trial of Self-Driving Technology with Academy of Robotics Academy of Robotics and the Royal Air Force announced a new trial deployment of autonomous vehicles on an airbase as part of the RAF’s Astra campaign to deliver next generation Air Force capability. This trial is the...
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Cepton and Belam partner to increase safety at Railway Level Crossings
Cepton and Belam partner to increase safety at Railway Level Crossings Cepton, a Silicon Valley-based innovator of smart lidar solutions has teamed up with Lithuania-based system integrator Belam to improve road user and rail passenger safety by deploying lidar-enabled obstacle detection at railway...
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2J Antennas launch smallest 5GNR, WiFi-6E and GNSS combination 9-in-1 antenna
2J Antennas launch smallest 5GNR, WiFi-6E and GNSS combination 9-in-1 antenna 2J Antennas, a global leader in high performance antenna solutions, introduces the new Stellar Series that is designed for a large suite of devices with a focus on sub 6 GHz, 5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi-6E and GNSS technol...
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Retrofitting legacy CNC systems to safeguard against cyberattacks
Retrofitting legacy CNC systems to safeguard against cyberattacks FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINES, introduces an upgrade solution for legacy CNC machines running on operating systems older than Windows 10. The Panel i Replacement Program retrofits FANUC CNCs with...
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Wirtgen sets World records with SP 1600 concrete slipform paver in India
Wirtgen sets World records with SP 1600 concrete slipform paver in India During the construction of a motorway, between the major Indian city of Vadodara and the global metropolis of Mumbai, the Wirtgen SP 1600 was able to demonstrate its impressive performance potential and set four world records....
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IQ publishes Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils in Mineral Workings
IQ publishes Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils in Mineral Workings An update to the MAFF guidance ‘Good Practice for Handling Soils’ is now available following a detailed review led by The Institute of Quarrying (IQ), in consultation with Natural England and the Welsh Government, and with the s...
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Lochweidli Tunnel in Switzerland constructed with rentable Tunnel system Doka
Lochweidli Tunnel in Switzerland constructed with rentable Tunnel system Doka Construction is underway on a tunnel as part of a bypass to relieve traffic for communities in Toggenburg in Switzerland. For Doka’s formwork experts the conditions of this particular project have been a baptism of fire fo...
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Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader
Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader CASE Construction Equipment today launched the new Backhoe Loader SV Series, over 60 years in the making and widely acclaimed legendary king of backhoe loaders. A pioneer market leader since 1957, the SV Series features a new expanded cab wi...
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Velodyne Lidar technology enabling TOPODRONE high-precision mapping
Velodyne Lidar technology enabling TOPODRONE high-precision mapping Velodyne Lidar, Inc., today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to TOPODRONE, which is based in Switzerland and develops affordable, high-precision solutions for aerial surveys. Using Velodyne lidar sensors...
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Renesas R-Car SDK accelerates ADAS Deep Learning for Automated Driving
Renesas R-Car SDK accelerates ADAS Deep Learning for Automated Driving Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled the R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK), a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier so...
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Bosch Power Tools introduces 12V and 18V Cordless Orbit Sanders
Bosch Power Tools introduces 12V and 18V Cordless Orbit Sanders Bosch Power Tools, a global leader for power tools and power tool accessories, expands its comprehensive line of woodworking and wood cutting solutions with the introduction of its 12V and 18V cordless sanders, the GEX12V-5 Brushless 5...
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AECOM set to develop hydrogen-powered railway in Central Italy
AECOM set to develop hydrogen-powered railway in Central Italy AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and Enviro...
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Iteris wins Traffic Signal Timing Engineering contract in City of Suffolk, Virginia
Iteris wins Traffic Signal Timing Engineering contract in City of Suffolk, Virginia Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded an open-ended annual services on-call contract by the City of Suffolk, Virginia’s Department of Public Wor...
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ElectReon wins UN Approval to integrate Wireless EV Charging technology in vehicles
ElectReon wins UN Approval to integrate Wireless EV Charging technology in vehicles ElectReon, a leading provider of in-road electric vehicle charging technology for shared, commercial and passenger vehicles, has obtained ECE R10 certification—the United Nations and European Economic Community’s Ele...
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Procore acquiring Levelset to simplify Lien Management Workflows for Construction
Procore acquiring Levelset to simplify Lien Management Workflows for Construction Procore Technologies, a leading provider of construction management software, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Levelset. This acquisition will add lien rights management to the Procore platform, enabling Pr...
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VolvoCE announces first Electric Machine Pilot results in North America
VolvoCE announces first Electric Machine Pilot results in North America Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced the results of a pilot project testing the ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader in North America. Remarks were provided at a press event in Los...
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Digitalization demands drive Topnet Live GNSS network expansion
Digitalization demands drive Topnet Live GNSS network expansion Topcon Positioning Group announces an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support today’s work environments. The newly expanded global network now has more types of...
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viAct integrates with Autodesk Forge and Autodesk Construction Cloud
viAct integrates with Autodesk Forge and Autodesk Construction Cloud viAct, one of the leading contech start-ups in Asia today announced its integration with Autodesk Forge® and Autodesk Construction Cloud ®. The integration with Autodesk Forge, a cloud-based developer platform, enables viAct to bui...
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UK Construction Industry takes on the Ziggurat cycle challenge
UK Construction Industry takes on the Ziggurat cycle challenge Today sees the fifth edition of the Built Environment ride for people from across the Construction Industry to come together for a cycle ride, ‘Ziggurat’. Attendees will cover over 300 miles, to help raise funds and awareness for childre...
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Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator
Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator Doosan has launched the new DX245NHD-7 25 tonne heavy duty crawler excavator, a completely new model in the Doosan range, designed for the most abrasive of applications. Whilst it is a real 25 tonne excavator, the DX245NHD-7 incorpora...
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Aquobex and HydroGuard partner to develop sustainable flood barrier solution
Aquobex and HydroGuard partner to develop sustainable flood barrier solution Aquobex, a specialist in designing and engineering flood protection solutions, has negotiated the exclusive rights to develop and globally distribute the first lightweight, compact, and simple-to-use flood barrier solution...
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Terravis Solar and COR Battery Systems open global pre-order Portal
Terravis Solar and COR Battery Systems open global pre-order Portal Worksport Ltd is excited to present the market with a pre-order portal for its flagship solar-integrated tonneau cover and COR mobile energy storage system(ESS). The website will allow customers from around the world to be first inl...
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Can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver?
Can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver? The current shortage of HGV drivers is well documented. A combination of Covid, Brexit and other factors has meant that there are simply not enough drivers to meet UK demand. The Road Haulage Association estimates that there is now a shor...
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Hitachi continues expansion in Scotland with new Product Support depot
Hitachi continues expansion in Scotland with new Product Support depot Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipment market, are relocating their Scottish depot to support its fast-growing customer base and increasing demand for Pro...
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John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model
John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model The 470G LC Excavator is the latest model to join the John Deere excavator lineup that includes a full range of grade management solutions. Newly enhanced with the factory-installed 3D SmartGrade system, the SmartGrade 470G LC delivers i...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara launched New F-Class Vibrating Screen at MINExpo
Haver and Boecker Niagara launched New F-Class Vibrating Screen at MINExpo Haver & Boecker Niagara has revolutionized its signature Niagara F-Class vibrating screen with new technology for simplified maintenance combined with maximum performance and longevity. The new design retains the technica...
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What can be done about the HGV Driver Shortage in the UK
What can be done about the HGV Driver Shortage in the UK It’s been a challenging 18 months for the haulage sector. Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic have a dramatic and varied impact on the industry, but the pressing driver shortage is reaching a critical point. The sector’s driving workforce has b...
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MB Crusher introduces three new models of sorting grapples
MB Crusher introduces three new models of sorting grapples To satisfy many construction sites, MB Crusher manufactured three new grapples, designed, and built with the company’s philosophy in mind: to simplify the work on-site, reduce the time spent processing material, and save on operational costs...
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Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction
Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction Bitumen, the binder used during road has changed the face of transportation since its application. It shaped mobility as we know it and would hold the future of transportation with its flexibility and durability benefits. Bitumen is stic...
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AGM selects Velodyne Lidar Alpha Prime Sensor for Mobile Scanning System
AGM selects Velodyne Lidar Alpha Prime Sensor for Mobile Scanning System Velodyne Lidar today announced AGM Systems LLC has deployed the Alpha Prime lidar sensor on the AGM-MS5.Prime, AGM’s latest high-performance mobile scanning solution. The AGM system’s advanced 3D data capture capabilities open...
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Bentley Systems announces 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists
Bentley Systems announces 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists for the 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley sof...
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Element Six launches new Grade of Diamond for Quantum Technology
Element Six launches new Grade of Diamond for Quantum Technology Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, has launched DNV-B14™, its newest general-purpose chemical vapour deposition (CVD) quantum-grade diamond, an ideal material for quantum technologies such as magnetic field devices, RF sen...
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100-ton Volvo Hauler hauled by a Lego Technic Elements Hauler
100-ton Volvo Hauler hauled by a Lego Technic Elements Hauler In an audacious engineering challenge set by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in collaboration with the LEGO Group, young people from around the world united to take on the fiendishly difficult task of pulling a 100-ton Volvo Haule...
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MaaS subscriber revenue set to explode by 900 percent by 2027
MaaS subscriber revenue set to explode by 900 percent by 2027 A new study by Juniper Research has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) subscribers will generate $53 billion in revenue for MaaS platform providers by 2027; rising from $5.3 billion in 2021. MaaS is the provision of multimodal end-to...
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Vanuatu boosts Transport Projects with $5m ADB grant
Vanuatu boosts Transport Projects with $5m ADB grant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Vanuatu today signed a $5 million grant to help fund the preparation of ADB-supported land, maritime, and aviation projects in Vanuatu. Vanuatu’s Minister of Finance and Economic Management Jo...
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Considerations for Geotechnical Site Investigations
Considerations for Geotechnical Site Investigations Undertaking a geotechnical site investigation is no small feat. It requires extensive planning, and there are several key considerations to make before you even get on site. It isn’t simply a case of getting there, drilling a hole and going on your...
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ACWA Power wins first competitive procurement for wind power plant in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power wins first competitive procurement for wind power plant in Uzbekistan ACWA Power has bid the lowest tariff for the construction and operation of a 100 MW wind power project in Uzbekistan, with a tariff of US$ 2.5695 cents per kilowatt hour. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Develop...
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ADB funds $60m Electricity Grid modernization project in Nepal
ADB funds $60m Electricity Grid modernization project in Nepal The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $60 million loan as additional support for the ongoing Electricity Grid Modernization Project that is upgrading power transmission and distribution systems in Nepal. The ongoing project, ap...
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Balfour Beatty leads the charge against climate change
Balfour Beatty leads the charge against climate change Think Global. Act Local. Make a difference: In advance of COP26, the United Nations climate change conference in November, Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today launches the first in a series of innovative solutions and l...
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Hyundai puts Factory Safety Service Robot to work to support Site Safety
Hyundai puts Factory Safety Service Robot to work to support Site Safety Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a Factory Safety Service Robot for industrial site safety, and announced its pilot operation at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The Robot is based on Boston Dynamic’s quadruped robot, Spot, with...
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Thermal Imaging can detect Water Penetration problems
Thermal Imaging can detect Water Penetration problems Water penetration can occur due to several reasons, but not always in the places you might expect. Bubbling or spongey walls, foul-smelling cracked flooring and damp, sagging ceilings are all signs of a leak or water damage. But by the time you s...
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All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production
All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production As the first pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks roll out of Ford’s new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center and demand soars for the all-electric truck, Ford said it will increase investment and add jobs to boost production. Ford is investing an ad...
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Yunex Traffic wins Clean Air Zone contract in Newcastle
Yunex Traffic wins Clean Air Zone contract in Newcastle Yunex Traffic, the new name for Siemens Mobility’s Intelligent Traffic systems business, has been awarded a contract to design and install a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera monitoring and enforcement soluti...
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Komatsu introduces Collision Detection Warning System for electric forklifts
Komatsu introduces Collision Detection Warning System for electric forklifts Komatsu has developed a Collision Detection Warning System, which is now an option for the 2.5-ton and 3.0-ton class electric forklifts – FE25-2 and FE30-2. This system detects people, objects, and work vehicles with...
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The health and safety impact of giving and receiving feedback
The health and safety impact of giving and receiving feedback How good does it feel to receive positive praise and recognition? Conversely, do you gain gratitude from recognising positive performance of others? The Health and Safety Index is an effective way to obtain feedback at scale from your ent...
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ZÜBLIN building a new shipbuilding facility in Kiel for thyssenKrupp Marine Systems
ZÜBLIN building a new shipbuilding facility in Kiel for thyssenKrupp Marine Systems STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN has been commissioned to complete a new shipbuilding facility with integrated seven-storey office building in Kiel. Ed. Züblin AG is erecting the new skyline-defining industrial facility at...
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Alabama Motor Express opens Logistics Terminal in Georgia
Alabama Motor Express opens Logistics Terminal in Georgia Alabama Motor Express (AMX), a successful, family-owned trucking and logistics company, announced the opening of its new terminal in Jackson, Georgia. The new location brings AMX closer to key customers and extends its footprint in one of the...
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Tender candidates announced in France for first commercial floating offshore wind farm
Tender candidates announced in France for first commercial floating offshore wind farm On 15 September, the French government officially announced the list of prequalified candidates for the upcoming offshore wind tender in South Brittany, the first commercial floating tender in France. Vattenfall i...
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North England leaders look at opportunities to build a New North
North England leaders look at opportunities to build a New North Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive Martin Tugwell will today call for more devolution and new approach to funding for the region: one that recognises that local leaders are best placed to shape the future of connectivity in...
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Substrata launches new online soil stabilizer store
Substrata launches new online soil stabilizer store Biochemical manufacturing company Substrata announced today the launch of its new online store making it easier than ever for customers to purchase what they need. “The reason for the launch of our online store is to make our product more accessibl...
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Velodyne Lidar calls for ADAS solutions to improve Pedestrian Safety
Velodyne Lidar calls for ADAS solutions to improve Pedestrian Safety Velodyne Lidar has announced a white paper, written by Velodyne experts and published by SAE International, that calls for independent performance testing of driver assistance systems to be expanded to include dark, night-time scen...
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AlphaStruxure and The Mobility House accelerate US Fleet Electrification
AlphaStruxure and The Mobility House accelerate US Fleet Electrification AlphaStruxure and The Mobility House announced today a strategic partnership to streamline the development of electric fleets with clean energy microgrids plus intelligent charging systems. With North America projected to see n...
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Xylem Smart Sewer technology wins EPA consent
Xylem Smart Sewer technology wins EPA consent Global water technology company, Xylem, is delivering the advanced “smart sewer” system enabling the City of South Bend, Indiana, to exceed the requirements of a wastewater consent decree for 60% less capital investment (CapEx) than originally planned. T...
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Virtual Power Plants and Smart Energy Storage projects take off in Chile
Virtual Power Plants and Smart Energy Storage projects take off in Chile Stem, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage services, and Copec, one of the largest energy companies in Central and South America, today announced the development of South America’s first virtual...
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Unicontrol addresses demand for 3D machine control with Wheel Loader solution
Unicontrol addresses demand for 3D machine control with Wheel Loader solution Yet another demand is met for the construction industry, with precise and efficient excavation work. Unicontrol now has a solution ready that makes it much easier to carry out grading using a loader. Machine operators can...
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Graco launches PM Series Electric Preset Dispense Meters at MINExpo
Graco launches PM Series Electric Preset Dispense Meters at MINExpo Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has announced the launch of the PM8 and PM20 dispense meters, both of which are part of our new PM™ series of electric preset dispense meters. Designed and teste...
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LafargeHolcim first in US to convert to low-carbon Portland Limestone Cement
LafargeHolcim first in US to convert to low-carbon Portland Limestone Cement As part of a global effort to adopt more sustainable products and lower the industry’s carbon footprint, LafargeHolcim in the US has announced that its plant facility in Midlothian, Texas, will be the first cement plant in...
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