Carmeuse and Intramotev have successfully launched what they are calling “the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.” By electrifying the Bush Bay rail line at its Cedarville, Mich., operations site, Carmeuse has eliminated the need for a second diesel locomotive to transport materials. This initiative aligns with Carmeuse’s sustainability goals, reducing diesel consumption by 55,000 gal. and…
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Carmeuse Voted One of the Best Places to Work in Pittsburgh
Carmeuse has been voted as one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh. Held by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Top Workplace 2024 honor was awarded to Carmeuse along with other leading companies in Allegheny County. For Carmeuse, this marks the fourth time it’s been recognized for this award for midsized companies. Contributing to its role as a Top Workplace…
Read MoreCarmeuse Runs Autonomous Truck Trial
The Carmeuse Manitowoc, Wis., operation recently ran an autonomous truck trial. Collaborating closely with the Mine Digitalization and Mine Engineering teams, along with West Region support, Carmeuse began the testing stages for this groundbreaking trial project in January of 2024 with promising results: This trial is a step forward providing a combination of cutting-edge technology, safety enhancements, and environmental consciousness.…
Read MoreCarmeuse Announces New Sustainable Linked Loans
Carmeuse has unveiled its plans to transform its long-term loans portfolio, aligning it with the company’s ambitious sustainability goals. The move involves converting its main bank financing facilities into sustainability linked loans. These new loans will incorporate three Carmeuse’s specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to foster sustainable practices across the company. By linking financing to…
Read MoreMSHA Details October 2023 Impact Inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 13 mines in 10 states in October 2023, issuing 215 violations.
Read MoreCarmeuse, Tallman Technologies Establish New Global Partnership
Carmeuse announced a strategic relationship with Tallman Technologies Inc. to enhance its lime injection offerings. This new development builds on Carmeuse’s strategic relationship with Schenck Process, which was previously announced in July 2022.
Read MoreCarmeuse Port Inland Welcomes Newest Addition To Great Lakes Fleet
The first Great Lakes vessel to be built on the Great Lakes in nearly four decades has entered service. The Interlake Steamship Company’s M/V Mark W. Barker bulk carrier loaded its first cargo of construction aggregates at the Carmeuse Port Inland dock on July 26. “Bulk carriers play an integral role in supporting the economy of the Great Lakes region,…
Read MoreCarmeuse James River Operation Rescues Historic Graveyard
Taking on responsibility for a historic graveyard is not something done lightly. But for the Carmeuse James River Operation in Buchanan, Va., it’s both an honor and a point of pride. The plant first stepped up to rescue the neighboring Boyd Family Cemetery back in 2020, after Site Operations Manager Clay Coleman read about it in the local newspaper, The Fincastle…
Read MoreCarmeuse Americas Acquires Schlegel Sand and Gravel
Carmeuse Americas has acquired 100% of the equity of Schlegel Sand and Gravel from Mark and Matt Schlegel. Schlegel Sand and Gravel, located in Lansing, Mich., services the Michigan construction market.
Read MoreCarmeuse Donates Boulder to Local School
Students always leave some mark on the schools they attend. But at Stonewall Elementary School in Clear Brook, Va., this mark will now be more literal than most. In a new tradition, graduating 5th Graders will put their handprints on a 7-ton limestone boulder at the entrance to the school, alongside the handprints of faculty and staff.
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