1. Home

    Slag cement shipments still on the rise

    May 17, 2004
    Slag cement shipments in 2003 exceeded 3 million metric tons, a 5

    Slag cement shipments in 2003 exceeded 3 million metric tons, a 5.4% increase over 2002 shipments. The figures represent slag cement shipped as a separate product and as a component of blended cement.

    Slag cement shipments in 2003 exceeded 3 million metric tons, a 5

    Slag cement shipments in 2003 exceeded 3 million metric tons, a 5.4% increase over 2002 shipments. The figures represent slag cement shipped as a separate product and as a component of blended cement. The increase is in contrast to shipment of portland cement, which according to the Portland Cement Association increased only 3.7% in 2003. Slag cement use has nearly tripled since 1996, growing faster than any other product in the cementitious materials industry.

    "Since the mid-1990s, slag cement use has grown at an average rate of 16% per year," said Francois Perrin, Slag Cement Association (SCA) president.

    Jan Prusinski, executive director of SCA, attributes the material's continued growth to increased availability in markets across the country, as well as stepped-up efforts by the association to educate the construction industry on its benefits, chief among them its application in sustainable design and construction.

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Champion Flame Shield® Phenolic Conduit Guide

    Learn how Champion Flame Shield® Provides a Safe Solution in Fire Sensitive Applications

    Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

    See how fiberglass conduit stacks up to the competition in crucial areas like weight, corrosion resistance and installation cost.

    Tuscarora Tunnel Rehabilitation Project

    Read how Champion Fiberglass conduit provided a safe, 2-hour rated solution in the Tuscarora Tunnel along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

    Electrical Conduit for Bridge Projects Guide

    Bridge construction projects are loaded with details and electrical conduit is a key component. Lightweight Champion Fiberglass offers lower materials and installation costs. ...