Business Chief Europe Magazine December 2014 | Page 72

CEMEX UAE

Introducing sustainable cement and green solutions to the construction industry in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Cemex UAE was involved in the construction of Dubai Airport

Cemex UAE is a leading readymix concrete producer in the main urban markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi . The company , a subsidiary of Cemex International , also manufactures and distributes cement through its state of the art grinding mill in Dubai . Today , the company has a production capacity of 1.6 million tons per year .

Since the economic recession in 2007 , Cemex UAE has shifted its focus somewhat , moving away from being a ‘ just a supplier ’ and towards being a supplier plus , meaning it will do more than simply supply its customers with a raw material .
“ We have been working with our customers to deliver business solutions for the construction industry . We provide alternative solutions , new building technologies , design consultancy and advice regarding sustainable development ,” says Marsat Lal Mirpuri , Commercial and Technical Director for Cemex in UAE .
As an example , the company has a team of consultants who specialize in LEED development and sustainable construction . They can advise customers on matters of green development and help them obtain LEED certification .
Building with sustainability in mind Cemex is the largest readymix , and in the top 5 cement , producer in the world and as such recognizes a need to make its operations greener on a global scale . Cement , by its very nature gives off a lot of C02 so the company has a lot
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