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Alamo Cement Company Launches Solar Power System in Texas

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to scale-up clean power in the cement industry just got brighter. Alamo Cement Company today announced the completion of their new solar power system in San Antonio, Texas, advancing the company's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and align itself with the cement industry's goal of reaching carbon neutrality.

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  • Alamo Cement Company today announced the completion of their new solar power system in San Antonio, Texas, advancing the company's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and align itself with the cement industry's goal of reaching carbon neutrality.
  • "I am incredibly proud of the multi-discipline work that went into this first-of-its-kind project for Alamo Cement in San Antonio.
  • Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Alamo Cement Company is wholly controlled by Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.
  • Together Alamo Cement Company and Buzzi Unicem USA supply portland and masonry cement products to more than 3,800 customers in the construction industry.

BUZZI UNICEM USA AND ALAMO CEMENT COMPANY CHANGE PORTLAND CEMENT PRODUCTION TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY IN THEIR OPERATIONS

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Alamo Cement Company in San Antonio, Texas, completed its transition by mid-2022 followed by Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in Q3 2022.

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  • Alamo Cement Company in San Antonio, Texas, completed its transition by mid-2022 followed by Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in Q3 2022.
  • With these changes, Buzzi Unicem USA and Alamo Cement are supporting the cement industry's goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • Buzzi Unicem USA Inc., part of the Buzzi Unicem group, is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the USA.
  • Together Alamo Cement Company and Buzzi Unicem USA supply portland and masonry cement products to more than 3,800 customers in the construction industry.

Buzzi Unicem USA and Alamo Cement Company announce changes to production of Portland Cement at its U.S. operations

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Alamo Cement Company in San Antonio, Texas,will complete its transition by mid-2022 followed by our Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in Q3 2022.

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  • Alamo Cement Company in San Antonio, Texas,will complete its transition by mid-2022 followed by our Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in Q3 2022.
  • Buzzi Unicem USA, part of the Buzzi Unicem group, is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the USA.
  • Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Alamo Cement Co. is wholly controlled by Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.
  • Together Buzzi Unicem USA and Alamo Cement Co. supply portland and masonry cement products to more than 3800 customers in the construction industry.

EAST WENATCHEE RETIRED TEACHER WINS $10 MILLION JUDGEMENT IN ASBESTOS CASE

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A unanimous King County jury has awarded $10 million to George Kraemer, 79 of East Wenatchee who is suffering from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A unanimous King County jury has awarded $10 million to George Kraemer, 79 of East Wenatchee who is suffering from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
  • Kramer's father Charles Kraemer worked as an insulator at the shipyard and brought asbestos fibers home on his contaminated work clothes, exposing his entire family to toxic dust.
  • "We are grateful the court found in favor of our case," said Kraemer.
  • A middle school science teacher, coach, and administrator; Kraemer's career spanned more than 30 years including the Shoreline, Lake Washington and Eastmont school districts.

Global Ready-Mix Concrete market is expected to reach $1,396.21billion by 2027

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ready-Mix Concrete Market is accounted for $656.10 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $1396.21 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ready-Mix Concrete Market is accounted for $656.10 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $1396.21 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.
  • Some of the key players profiled in the Ready-Mix Concrete Market include ACC Ltd, Barney and Dickenson Inc, Buzzi Unicem S.p.A, CEMEX S.A.B.
  • Development of smart cities and continuous infrastructure development in emerging economies are the major factors driving the market growth.
  • It is particularly advantageous when small quantities of concrete or intermittent placing of concrete are required.

CEMEX Finalizes Divestment of Cement Plant in Kentucky and Related Assets in the U.S.

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Friday, March 6, 2020
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de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that its U.S. affiliate, Kosmos Cement Company (Kosmos), a partnership with a subsidiary of BUZZI UNICEM S.p.A. in which CEMEX holds a 75% interest, has closed its previously announced divestment of its Kentucky cement plant and related assets to Eagle Materials Inc. for an aggregate amount of approximately U.S.$665 million, of which the proceeds to CEMEX will be approximately U.S.$499 million.

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  • de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that its U.S. affiliate, Kosmos Cement Company (Kosmos), a partnership with a subsidiary of BUZZI UNICEM S.p.A. in which CEMEX holds a 75% interest, has closed its previously announced divestment of its Kentucky cement plant and related assets to Eagle Materials Inc. for an aggregate amount of approximately U.S.$665 million, of which the proceeds to CEMEX will be approximately U.S.$499 million.
  • The proceeds obtained by CEMEX from this transaction will be used mainly for debt reduction and for general corporate purposes.
  • CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable services.
  • CEMEX assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this press release.

Eagle Materials Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Kosmos Cement Plant and Related Assets

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Kosmos Cement Company (a joint venture between CEMEX S.A.B.

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  • Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Kosmos Cement Company (a joint venture between CEMEX S.A.B.
  • de C.V. and Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.), to purchase Kosmos Louisville, Kentucky cement plant, as well as related assets, which include seven distribution terminals and substantial raw material reserves.
  • Michael Haack, Eagle Materials Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, said the agreement represents a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy.
  • Mike Nicolais, Eagle Materials Board Chairman, added, This acquisition is an exceptional geographic fit with our existing system of heartland-US cement assets.

Alamo Concrete Products Company Adopts SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Platform to Reduce Collisions and Improve Overall Fleet Safety

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartDrive Systems , a leader in video safety and transportation intelligence, today announced that Alamo Concrete Products Company, the U.S. subsidiary of Buzzi Unicem, has selected the SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Platform with SR4 hardware as its video-based safety program.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartDrive Systems , a leader in video safety and transportation intelligence, today announced that Alamo Concrete Products Company, the U.S. subsidiary of Buzzi Unicem, has selected the SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Platform with SR4 hardware as its video-based safety program.
  • Due to a year-over-year increase in traffic and the increasing possibility of collisions, Alamo began researching technology to improve safety across its fleet of 445 vehicles.
  • "Alamo Concrete Products Company is an excellent example of a fleet that puts the safety and professional well-being of its drivers first," commented Steve Mitgang, SmartDrive CEO.
  • Our intelligent algorithms and ready-mix specific risk reporting will help Alamo fleet operations, dramatically reduce collisions and improve overall fleet safety and operational efficiency."