Retired Holcim (US) Employee Receives National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Lifetime Achievement Award

WALTHAM, Mass., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Holcim (US) announced today that retired Holcim (US) employee Peter Deem has been awarded the 2012 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion. Deem will receive the award on March 6, 2012 at the NRMCA Annual Board of Directors meeting in Savannah, GA.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a concrete industry professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication and achievement in support of concrete promotion and industry advancement. 2012 marks the fourth year of the award.

"It is a great honor to be recognized by the NRMCA," said Deem. "I'm proud of my work promoting industry cooperation and Holcim's leadership in this endeavor. Cross-collaboration is integral to our work, and the future of the concrete industry."

"We are proud that a member of the Holcim community is being recognized with this esteemed award. Peter has made contributions that have benefited the entire industry and set an excellent example as we continue our work to lead and innovate," commented Bernard Terver, president and chief executive officer of Holcim (US). "I congratulate Peter for his achievements and thank him for his work on behalf of Holcim." 

"The promotion committee awards only those individuals who have distinguished themselves by promoting and advancing the concrete industry through years of dedication,"said Glenn Ochsenreiter, senior vice president, marketing and promotion, NRMCA. "Peter Deem exemplifies this standard. It is with great pleasure that NRMCA awards him for his lifetime of achievement."

Deem joined Holcim (US) as a market manager in 1982. He was named Vice President, Sales for the West in 1995 and stayed with Holcim until his retirement in January 2010. He continues to work with the company as a consultant. Deem has represented Holcim in  many industry associations including Portland Cement Association, National Concrete Masonry Association, Concrete Pavement Tech Center, the Concrete Industry Management program, American Concrete Pavement Association, American Concrete Pipe Association and NRMCA.

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 1,800 employees and operates 15 manufacturing plants and more than 50 distribution facilities in the United States.

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