22 March 2017
Bedeschi provides update on terminal for Sönmez Çimento 22 March 2017
Turkey: Bedeschi has released more information about its contract with Sönmez Çimento to help build a clinker and cement export terminal in the Adana Yumurtalık Free Zone. The contract was awarded in April 2016. A slewing, luffing and travelling type shiploader, equipped with a telescopic chute, will be installed at the plant’s port terminal. The shiploader will be able to load vessels of up to 55,000DW and beam 32.2m. The nominal loading capacity of the machine is of 1000t/hr with a peak flow rate of 1100t/hr. The equipment will include de-dusting systems, such as filters, installed on board to reduce the dust pollution caused by material flow between belt conveyors.
Renca develops fly ash and slag cement for 3D printing 22 March 2017
UAE: Renca, a technology start-up working with Dubai’s Future Accelerators programme, has developed a geopolymer cement from fly ash and ground granulated blast slag that can be used in 3D printing, according the National newspaper. The product’s advantage over Ordinary Portland Cement when used in additive manufacturing is that it can be used without additives making it cheaper.
The start-up is a joint venture between Andrey Dudnikov, a Russian businessmen, and Alex Reggiani, an Italian geologist and mineralogist. The company is working with the Dubai Municipality to develop its material for use in 3D printing projects in Dubai. The company is also looking to set up a plant for its product in the city.
Jura Cement granted permission to extend quarry 22 March 2017
Switzerland: Jura Cement’s Wildegg plant has been given permission to extend its limestone quarry at Auenstein and Veltheim. However the decision by the Grand Council is subject to adoption by the local communities, according to Swiss Radio and Television. Jura Cement, a subsidiary of Ireland’s CRH, will also need a building permit for the extension. The cement producer previously had expansion plans for its quarry cancelled in 2014.