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Siltbuster's Roadside Concrete Washwater Treatment Unit delivered to BAM Nuttall Plant

Developed by Siltbuster Ltd, the Roadside Concrete Washwater Treatment Unit (RCW) captures and treats high pH water generated by the washing down of concrete truck delivery chutes on construction sites, reducing the risk of pollution by neutralising the high alkaline content of concrete washwater prior to discharge. BAM Nuttall Plant has taken delivery of its first liveried RCW. Supplied in BAM Nuttall’s own corporate colours it will initial... [more]

Fortrans's Poli-Cut pH control system is a self-contained portable pH control system for the concrete polishing, grinding and cutting industries

Concrete is polished and ground with diamond abrasives using water as a lubricant. The concrete that is removed forms a slurry which is removed by filtration. The high pH water that is left after filtering is recycled back into the polishing or grinding operation. However, there is always excess high pH water that must be disposed of. This water cannot be discharged into the storm water or sewer drain or to the environment without incurring sizab... [more]

Cementrade takes stock of the current and future cement investment landscape in China, Russia and CIS markets

A new wave of government housing projects in China this year will likely boost the demand for cement, helping to absorb the country’s additional capacities. Additionally, major upcoming construction projects in Russia and CIS may signal a return to growth for cement markets in these regions. The 13th Asia Cementrade takes stock of the current and future world cement investment landscape. Experts outline the cement outlook in the rapidly devel... [more]

East Midlands Diamond Drilling turns to Siltbuster to solve its dirty water problems at Birmingham New Street station

The Gateway project will transform Birmingham's New Street station into an iconic landmark with a stunning façade. As part of the project, the concourse and platforms will undergo considerable redevelopment. The concourse will be three-and-a-half times larger than at present, enclosed by a giant light-filled atrium with better access to the redeveloped platforms. More than 12,000 tonnes of concrete in total will be removed from site in order to ... [more]

Diamond Chain International showcases new Concrete and Asphalt core drills

Diamond Chain International DCI will be showcasing its new Concrete and Asphalt core drills at the 2011 World Of Concrete in Las Vegas, January 18th-21st at their outside booth #O30200. Products being showcased include handheld electric core drills, handheld gasoline powered core drills, hydraulic core drills, and trailer mounted core drill machines. Founded in 2006, Diamond Chain International has made a name for itself as a leading provider ... [more]

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