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Experts discuss concrete industry issues in BeirutKey issues affecting the concrete and construction industry were tackled at a leading conference hosted by Beirut last week. The Future Concrete conference was organised by Advanced Construction and Technology More… |
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Construction sector challenges in focus at Lebanon eventThe latest developments and technological advancements in the construction industry are to be highlighted in a future concrete conference in Lebanon this week to address the challenges in the changing landscape of the industry. &n More… |
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Global demand for cement to hit $21bnThe global demand for cement and concrete additives is projected to increase 9.3 per cent annually to $21.2 billion in 2017, said an expert. Mike Richardson, an analyst, said: “Although growth in world ce More… |
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Mapei launches Re-Con Zero system at Big 5Mapei, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for construction, has launched its latest additive technology ‘Re-Con Zero’ (Returned Concrete with Zero Impact) at the International Concrete Sustainability More… |
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Putzmeister showroom opens in BahrainMH Al Mahroos, a Bahrain-based industrial and engineering equipment trading company, has opened a new service center and show room for Putzmeister, a leading manufacturer of concrete and material placing equipment headquartered in Germany. More… |
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Emirates Steel wins key quality certificationEmirates Steel, the largest integrated steel maker in the UAE, said it has become the fourth rebar manufacturer in the world to win a top quality system certificate from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Emirates Steel w More… |
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BASF backs concrete sustainable solutionsBASF, one of the world's leading chemical companies with a major pressence in the region, said its construction division has developed a new 'life cycle analyzer' software that helps to improve concrete characteristics. Th More… |
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MMFX Steel starts production in UAEMMFX Steel DMCC, the Mideast subsidiary of US-based MMFX Technologies, has started production of its proprietary MMFX2 concrete reinforcing steels (“rebar”) in the UAE with International Quality Steel (IQS). IQS, headquartered in Dubai, is More… |
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Emal $4.6bn smelter expansion on trackEmirates Aluminium (Emal) marked a major milestone in the construction of its $4.6 billion Phase II smelter expansion – the pouring of the first potroom concrete of what will be the world’s longest potline when complete in 2014. The pourin More… |
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Unibeton product aims to cut CO2 by 93pcUnibeton Ready Mix, a leading UAE supplier of sustainable concrete, is working to create a product that will reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 93 per cent. Representatives from Unibeton discussed future plans at CityBuild Abu Dhabi Awards More… |
