Cemex halts production at its mortar plant in Cartagena,Spain

It is reported that Cemex has halted production at its mortar plant in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain due to the state of the economy and construction market in Spain. The company has reduced its production capacity in Spain by 60%. A total of €47 million was invested into the plant, which was constructed in 2006. It has the capacity to produce 1 million tonnes of cement and 200,000tonnes of dry mortar per year.
July 1, 2013 Read time: 1 min

It is reported that 643 Cemex has halted production at its mortar plant in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain due to the state of the economy and construction market in Spain.

The company has reduced its production capacity in Spain by 60%. A total of €47 million was invested into the plant, which was constructed in 2006. It has the capacity to produce 1 million tonnes of cement and 200,000tonnes of dry mortar per year.

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