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
72 January 2015