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News Release from: CEMEX
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 November 2007
CEMEX UK opens new concrete factory
Building materials provider CEMEX UK has opened a new concrete block and paving factory at West Calder near Livingston in Scotland.
The GBP5million factory, which represents a significant investment in the region and has created 10 new jobs, will produce 1.2 million square metres worth of blocks and pavers, enough to fill 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools every year The official opening ceremony was performed on 19 November by local Member of Parliament, Jim Divine, in the company of local councillors and the West Lothian Provost, while children from nearby St Mary's Primary School helped mark the occasion by planting 100 trees, as part of CEMEX's commitment to sustainable development
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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CEMEX's new, purpose-built plant is strategically placed for supplying the growing number of customers, including builders merchants, house builders and contractors across Scotland and the North of England.
It covers a 2,000 square metre area, replaces the company's 24 year old facility on-site and is contained within a warehouse to minimise noise and visual impact.
It is fully automated using state of the art controls to ensure that high standards are maintained throughout the production process.
The GBP5m investment at West Calder is part of CEMEX's GBP60 million national investment programme which aims to create a company focused on technical excellence, quality and service.
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