Houston, Texas - September 29, 2021
CEMEX USA announced today it has earned twelve prestigious awards from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) that recognize the company’s strong commitment to environmental excellence and outstanding community relations efforts at several of its aggregate operations.
NSSGA representatives presented CEMEX with the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards during the NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum this month in Washington, D.C. CEMEX USA aggregates operations earned seven NSSGA Environmental Excellence Awards, including one Gold Environmental Excellence Award for CEMEX’s Brooksville Quarry in Brooksville, FL. CEMEX USA operations also earned three Excellence in Community Relations Awards, including one Platinum Excellence in Community Relations Award for 474 Sand Mine in Clermont, FL. Two CEMEX USA operations received added recognition, earning National Stars of Excellence Awards.
“At CEMEX, we continually strive for environmental excellence while working to be good neighbors in the communities where we live and operate,” said CEMEX USA President Jaime Muguiro. “We’re proud of our employees at these award-winning operations for setting and maintaining high standards while having positive impact on the environment and their communities.”
The following CEMEX USA operations were recognized with NSSGA Environmental Excellence Awards for actively demonstrating a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems:
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| Brooksville Quarry Brooksville, FL |
SCL Quarry Miami, FL |
Krome Quarry Miami, FL |
Union Sand Mine Plant Ludowici, GA |
| Alico Quarry Ft. Myers, FL |
Palmdale Sand Mine Palmdale, FL |
Deerfield Sand Mine Tillman, SC |
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474 Sand Mine earned the NSSGA Gold Excellence in Community Relations Award, and additionally, it was recognized with the NSSGA Platinum Excellence in Community Relations Award for earning top honors in the Community Relations Category. Brooksville Quarry also earned a NSSGA Gold Excellence in Community Relations Award. These awards recognize producers whose community involvement enhances the public’s perception of the aggregates industry.
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| 474 Sand Mine Clermont, FL |
474 Sand Mine Clermont, FL |
Brooksville Quarry Brooksville, FL |
The NSSGA also recognized 474 Sand Mine and Brooksville Quarry with NSSGA National Stars of Excellence Awards for the operations having earned multiple gold awards in environmental excellence and community relations respectively within the last five years.
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About CEMEX USA
CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable services with a rich history of improving the wellbeing of those it serves through innovative building solutions, efficiency advancements and sustainability efforts. Its U.S. network includes 10 cement plants, close to 50 strategically located cement terminals, nearly 50 aggregate quarries and more than 280 ready-mix concrete plants. CEMEX USA has been repeatedly recognized for its efforts in sustainability and energy management, including earning U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2019, 2020 and 2021.