2011

Buzzi Unicem USA purchases cement terminal in Illinois
Buzzi Unicem USA purchases cement terminal in Illinois
11 February 2011

Buzzi Unicem USA purchases cement terminal in Illinois

Buzzi Unicem USA has completed the acquisition of a 30,000-ton cement storage dome and distribution terminal from Ozinga Bros. located in Joliet, Illinois. This is the latest addition to the extensive river-based terminal network of the company.
Buzzi Unicem has immediately begun shipping Type-I/II low-alkali cement by barge from its newly expanded plant in Festus, MO. The Joliet terminal allows the company to significantly expand distribution in Illinois. Buzzi Unicem plans to install a self-service kiosk for 24-hour, 7-day loading by early spring 2011. Our subsidiary will continue to supply customers in the northern and central part of Illinois from its rail terminal located in Oglesby, IL.

Four Buzzi Unicem USA Plants Honored with Energy Star Designations
28 July 2011

Four Buzzi Unicem USA Plants Honored with Energy Star Designations

Buzzi Unicem USA recently announced that the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded three of its cement manufacturing plants the ENERGY STAR® designation for their superior energy performance. Buzzi Unicem’s plants in Festus (MO), Maryneal (TX), and Chattanooga (TN) received the honor. This is the third consecutive year that these plants have been recognized under the program. For the first time this year, our Pryor (OK) plant also received this award.

The ENERGY STAR® is the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. To qualify for the award, a plant must score at least 75 of a possible 100 on the Energy Performance Indicator (EPI), used by the EPA to measure energy efficiency in cement plants. In addition, the plant must have a three-year history of environmental compliance.