Cement Plants Awarded for Environmental Improvement

Five cement plants have received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine, at the PCA’s spring meeting in Chicago, April 29, 2008.

The awards honor individual cement facilities that exemplify the spirit of continuous environmental improvement and support this spirit with action. These plants went beyond government regulations and local laws to ensure their processes and policies contributed to making their communities better places to live and work.

Six categories recognized plants throughout the United States:

• Overall Environmental Excellence: CEMEX, Davenport, Calif.
• Outreach: Lafarge North America, Sugar Creek, Mo.
• Environmental Performance: Holcim (US) Inc., Theodore, Ala.
• Land Stewardship: CEMEX, Davenport, Calif.
• Innovation: Lafarge North America, Sugar Creek, Mo.
• Energy Efficiency: California Portland Cement Co., Colton, Calif.

More information is available at www.cement.org.