Cement Industry Honours Lehigh Hanson Canada Cement Plant for Community Outreach Programs

Ottawa, Mary 5, 2008 - The Cement Association of Canada (CAC), Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine acknowledged the achievements of the Lehigh Hanson Canada Cement Plant in Edmonton, Alberta, as part of the 2008 Cement Industry Energy and Environmental Awards. The plant was a runner-up in the Outreach category, which recognizes facilities that strive to enhance community, employee and government relations through innovative programs and communication efforts. Download the full release:

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Canadian Cement Industry Releases 2008 Sustainaibility Report

Canadian Cement Industry Releases 2008 Sustainability Report

The Cement Association of Canada presents its second report documenting the Canadian grey cement manufacturing industry's progress in improving its environmental, social, and economic performance. The report follows from the industry's commitment to publicly report progress in implementing the Worl Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI)

This report contains the most up-to-date information available on the grey cement manufacturing industry's performance.

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Inland Aggregates Completes Wash Plant Upgrade 
 
In response to increasing market demand, Inland Aggregates completed construction of a new wash plant in Villeneuve, Alberta to better serve its major market, Edmonton, Alberta. The new plant is well equipped and far superior to its predecessor, generating 600 metric tonne per hour of higher quality aggregate.  The new plant also boasts an automated load-out system. When a driver pulls up to one of the three stockpiles, all that is required is a swipe of the card.  The load-out system then fills the truck to the specifications listed on the card.

This project will carry Inland Aggregates’ operations well into the 21st century as a leader in the industry.

Inland Concrete Limited Opens New Plant in Strathcona County

Inland Concrete's new $5.8 million facility in Sherwood Park, Alberta, uses new technology, increases production capacity and is environmentally friendly. The new plant produces 144 cubic metres of concrete per hour which translates into approximately 150 to 175 truckloads per day. (Photo l to r: John Moquin, Vice President & General Manager, Inland Concrete Limited, Mayor Vern Hartwell, Strathcona County, Wayne Wagner, President & COO, Lehigh Inland Cement Limited marking the Grand Opening by placing their handprints in concrete.)