Overland Park, Kansas, October 5, 2023 – ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Cement, a CRH Company, has announced plans to build a new cement mill at its cement plant in Durkee, Oregon. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.

The new cement mill will transform the Durkee Plant, enabling it to produce low-carbon cement to meet the growing market demand for sustainable building materials. It will support multiple markets across the region by increasing capacity with no net increase in carbon emissions.

"The transition to low carbon cement production and reducing our environmental footprint is a top priority for ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Cement. We are always seeking new ways to improve our sustainability performance while providing high-quality cement solutions to our customers. This state-of-the-art finish mill at our Durkee plant will strengthen ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ's position as a leader in low-carbon cement across the Western United States," stated ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ President Serge Schmidt.

Low-carbon cements are a more sustainable solution that can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30%. These products have been used globally for more than 20 years and are recognized by multiple state DOTs, AASHTO, FHWA, FAA, ASTM, and ACI regulatory agencies. They are also essential to meeting goals defined in the .

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About ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ, a CRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry.  For over 141 years, we have provided cementitious materials to construct the highways, bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, homes, and other structures fundamental to the nation's economic vitality and quality of life. ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ ships cement from twelve cement plants and its network of terminals located throughout the Midwest, Texas, Florida, the Western United States, and Canada and is one of the largest cement producers in North America. At ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

 Contact:
Brian Dryfhout
Communications Director - ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Cement
brian.dryfhout@ashgrove.com