17 November 2017
India: The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) has recommended that Jammu & Kashmir Cements’ plant at Khrew, Pampore for causing ‘major pollution.’ However, the state government has given the state-owned cement producer time to stay open while it installs dust control upgrades, according to the Kashmir Monitor newspaper. The company employs around 1000 workers and the government is concerned about the disruption that shutting the plant would cause.
GCP Applied Technologies launches new cement additives 17 November 2017
US: GCP Applied Technologies has launched two new cement additives: Opteva HE quality improvers and Tavero VM grinding aids. Opteva HE is intended to enhance early strength and is targeted at ‘challenging’ cements. Tavero VM is a grinding aid additive intended to help stabilise vertical roller mills during production by reducing water injection requirements and cement pre-hydration. It also improves cement performance by delivering higher strengths and shorter setting time. The company intends to expand its range of additives for cement production under the Opteva and Tavero brands.