Cemex says this investment will leverage its regional trading network to meet growing cement demand throughout the western US.
Once operational, the recommissioned kiln is expected to provide nearly 800,000 additional metric tonnes of cement for customers across the three US states.
The company expects the line to operational by the third quarter of 2022.
The first kiln was restarted at the cement plant in northwest Mexico in 2021 as part of a $15 million investment.
Cemex USA president Jaime Muguiro says: “Many cement customers in the western US have been impacted by tight supply constraints for several months, and at Cemex, we are proactively looking for opportunities to further alleviate those conditions and enrich customer experiences by enhancing how we operate while utilising our global reach. Customers require more cement to keep pace with the region’s growth, and we want to ensure they have stable and steady access to the high quality materials that are essential to meet their needs.”
