Five Holcim (US) Inc. Plants Receive EPA's ENERGY STAR® for Superior Energy Efficiency
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Holcim (US) Inc. announced today that for the third consecutive year, two of its plants – Devil's Slide in Morgan, UT and Theodore in Theodore, AL – have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") prestigious ENERGY STAR®. In addition, Holcim (US) announced that three of its plants are first time recipients of the award. Those plants are Ste. Genevieve in Bloomsdale, MO, Trident in Three Forks, MT, and Holly Hill in Holly Hill, SC. The ENERGY STAR® is the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance.
"The fact that two of Holcim (US) cement plants have received this award for three consecutive years demonstrates the commitment our management team and employees have to protecting the environment," said Bernard Terver, president and chief executive officer of Holcim (US).
Mr. Terver added, "Adding three plants to the list is an outstanding accomplishment for our employees who are dedicated to doing what we can to conserve our natural resources."
About Holcim (US) Inc.
Holcim (US) Inc. is a subsidiary of Holcim Ltd, and one of the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components. Holcim (US) has approximately 2,000 employees and operates 13 manufacturing plants and 70 distribution facilities in the United States.
About ENERGY STAR®
EPA's national energy performance rating system provides a 1-100 scale that helps organizations assess how efficiently their facilities use energy relative to similar facilities nationwide. A cement plant that scores a rating of 75 or higher and meets all other official EPA requirements is eligible for the ENERGY STAR®.
For more information about ENERGY STAR® visit: www.energystar.gov
SOURCE Holcim (US) Inc.
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