Tag: limestone

Limestone demand increases sharply According to marketwatch, the world limestone market is expected to grow strongly with a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% between 2022 and 2028. The main growth driver of this market is the growing demand for cement in the construction industry. With huge investments in construction and infrastructure industries globally – […]

If used in layer hen diets, the limestone must be considered carefully because it might be the source of reduced eggshell resistance. Calcium is one of those essential nutrients that can be secured cheap. This is true for all kinds of diets for pigs, poultry, ruminants, even pets. With calcium being inexpensive, oversupply rather than […]

Limestone is a type of a sedimentary rock that is found naturally in the earth’s environment. The rock comprises primarily of chemical compound calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of calcite which is yet again a type of a mineral. It also contains other materials like quartz, clay minerals, pyrite, feldspar, and siderite amongst others. It is […]

Tarpaulins, also called as tarps, are huge, flexible sheets that are waterproof depending on the make. There are different types of Tarpaulins such as cotton canvas, nylon tarpaulins, HDPE tarpaulins, and tarpaulins fabrics. There are several advantages of using tarpaulins. Top 10 uses of tarpaulins are: Transportation: Protect from direct sunlight and rainfall Tarpaulins are […]

Air freight rates around the world have surged to record levels as shippers try to meet soaring demand over the upcoming Christmas season. Air freight rates hit record highs (Photo: ACI)   Air freight rates have nearly doubled on key air routes linking manufacturing hubs in China with consumers in the US and Europe in the past […]

SHC produces a wide range of lime-based products used in agriculture. These products are most often referred to as ‘ag-lime’. Ag-lime is generally used to increase soil pH, which can increase crop yields among a wide range of soil conditions. Ag-lime is often used to improve the physical structure of the soil by reducing surface […]