Cement News tagged under: Mexico
Cementera Cruz Azul workers request local government intervention14 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCementera Cruz Azul (Mexico) has been inoperative for two years. Cruz Azul cooperative members (workers, retirees and associates) have requested that the government of the State of Hidalgo (Mexico) mediate in the conflict that has kept the plant inoperative. Secretary Olivares Reyna went to the plant to search for a solution with the workers. The official expressed interest in finding a solution to the conflict that would avoid situations as those that have already occurred, stating, “It i... |
RBL-REI complete Cruz Azul conveyor installations10 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsRBL-REI, the France-based industrial equipment supplier, has successfully installed an innovative conveyor system for limestone and petcoke handling for Cooperative La Cruz Azul in Mexico. The Lagunas cement plant in the state of Oaxaca, has received a 300tph conveyor belt for petcoke handling and a 1400tph. Limestone conveyor. The belt conveyors sizes measure 20 and 48 inches, respectively. The first conveyor is strategically designed for efficient limestone transport between the pr... |
Cemex recognised for construction reputation10 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (Merco) has recognised Cemex as the company with the best reputation in the construction sector in Mexico. This is the twelfth consecutive year that Cemex stands out in the Merco Empresas Mexico ranking. In the years 2013-2016, it led the cement category, and from 2017 to now, it has retained position in the construction materials category. This recognition for standing in the consturction amterials sector comes after Cemex's inclusion in Fortune’... |
Cemex recognised for social impact27 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced that it has been included in Fortune’s 2024 Change the World list for the fourth time. The list showcases businesses out of about 250 companies that are having a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Fortune recognised the company's work with VeryNile in cleaning the Nile River, developing a more sustainable solution for the collected waste. VeryNile is an initiative supported by the Ministry of the environment in Egypt ... |
Cemex revolutionises operations with AI20 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex (Mexico) has started using MARIA (the Monitoring and Remote Assistance with Artificial Intelligence system). This system permanently, and in real time, captures critical variables of cement plants, such as temperature, oxygen levels, pressure and vibrations. MARIA knows how to use WhatsApp to send alerts and recommendations automatically to plant operators. It is also capable of using Google Translate to warn them of what is happening, which it detects through sensors and algorith... |
Cemex introduces new anti-humidity cement19 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex introduced a new water-repellent cement product that the company hopes will extend the life of construction sites. The product is a specialised, anti-humidity cement. Ricardo Naya, president of Cemex Mexico, said, “At Cemex, we have developed a new specialty cement designed to solve one of the main problems that affects almost every construction site: dampness. Our damp-proof cement is a true “all-in-one”. In addition to its traditional use, it incorporates water-repellent propert... |
Christian Dedeu named new Holcim general manager Mexico12 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Mexico SA de CV has appointed Christian Dedeu as its new general manager for Mexico. He will succeed Jaime Hill, who was appointed as the company’s regional head of North America. Mr Dedeu had been serving as general manager of Holcim (Argentina) SA . He holds a degree in economics from Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires and an MBA from IAE Business School. Holcim Mexico said it expects that the appointmentt of Christian Dedeu will support the company’s sustainable growth ... |
Cemex joins initiative to lift Latin American living standards10 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex has joined the "100,000 Pisos Para Jugar" ("100,000 Floors to Play") initiative alongside Habitat for Humanity and the Inter-American Cement Federation (FICEM). The initiative aims to replace 100,000 dirt floors with concrete in homes across Latin America and the Caribbean by 2028. Cemex will support this project in Colombia through its “Piso Digno” (Dignified Floor) programme, which has been providing families with the materials and technical support needed to improve their home f... |
Cemex completes divestment in Neoris for US$209m05 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex has finalised the sale of its remaining stake in Neoris, a digital accelerator founded more than 20 years ago. The sale will enable the company to focus on its core business and in line with its current acquisition strategy and portfolio balancing. The 34.8 per cent interest in Neoris was sold for US$209m to digital transformation services company EPAM Systems, according to a statement issued by the latter. The sale agreement also provides for Cemex to continue as a customer of Neori... |
Holcim announces leadership appointments04 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsJaime Hill, Holcim's country CEO of Mexico, is appointed Holcim ’s region head North America with immediate effect. He succeeds Toufic Tabbara, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of the company. Holcim states that Jaime Hill has consistently delivered leading profitable growth in his position as CEO of Mexico, making Mexico the second-biggest contributor to Holcim’s EBIT worldwide. Jaime Hill joined Holcim in 1996 and has over 30 years of international leadership experience acr... |