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CEMEX Latam Holdings inaugurates cement grinding mill in Nicaragua
CEMEX Latam Holdings, S.A. ("CLH") (BVC: CLH) announced today that it has completed the construction of the first phase of a new cement grinding plant in Ciudad Sandino, Managua.
CLH invested approximately U.S.$30 million for infrastructure procurement and the installation of the first cement grinding mill, with an annual production capacity of approximately 220,000 metric tons. The inauguration ceremony took place this Thursday, August 27, at the new facility and was attended by the President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega; the Chief Executive Officer of CEMEX, Fernando A. Gonzalez; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of CLH, Jaime Elizondo; and the Director of CEMEX Nicaragua, Yuri de los Santos.
The second phase, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, will include the installation of a second cement grinding mill with an additional annual production capacity of approximately 220,000 metric tons and an additional investment of approximately U.S.$25 million. Upon completion of the second phase, CEMEX Nicaragua is expected to reach an estimated total annual cement production capacity of approximately 860,000 metric tons.
“This investment reflects the commitment that CEMEX Latam Holdings has with the Nicaraguan market. We are optimistic about the national economic outlook and will strive to continue being a reliable supplier in the country given the growing need for high quality building materials across all construction sectors,” said Jaime Elizondo.
CLH is a regional leader in the building solutions industry that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Brazil. CLH aims to serve the needs of its customers and create value for stakeholders by becoming the most efficient and innovative building solutions company in the region.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of CLH or the project herein described to be materially different from those expressed or implied in this release. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. CLH assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this press release.