Two CEMEX USA plants awarded by PCA for safety and community efforts

CEMEX USA announced today that it recently received two awards from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), recognizing a pair of the company’s cement plants for their outstanding safety and community relations efforts.

CEMEX USA’s Miami, Fla., cement plant earned the 2021 PCA Safety Innovation Award for COVID-19 Management for its quick and ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic. As the virus began to spread globally, employees at the plant swiftly implemented protocols aimed at safeguarding health and safety while maintaining business continuity. CEMEX also adopted Behaviors that Save Lives, its extensive company-wide COVID-19 protocols aimed at stopping the spread of the virus by focusing on identifying symptoms, physical distancing, protecting health and personal hygiene.

The PCA also honored CEMEX USA’s cement plant in Victorville, Calif., with the 2021 PCA Energy & Environment Award for Outreach. Each year, the operation positively impacts more than 1,000 students and educators through hands-on activities and educational programs. During the pandemic, the team at Victorville continued the community efforts by holding virtual events. Hundreds of students and educators benefited by learning about the manufacturing of cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete as well as CEMEX’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

“Our cement plants and employees are part of the fabric of our communities, and these teams have done an exceptional job of responding quickly and innovating during this unprecedented time,” said CEMEX USA Executive Vice President—Cement Operations & Technical Edgar Angeles. “We are proud of their performance and applaud their strong commitment to our company, our communities and each other.”

PCA officially recognized CEMEX USA and its operations with a ceremony during its annual spring board and committee meetings earlier this year in San Antonio, Texas.

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, 2021 and 2022.