Ash Grove Cement utilizes the National Safety Council’s measurement criteria. Based on performance in 2023, the plants listed below received the following awards.

The purchase includes the Hunter Cement Plant located in New Braunfels, Texas, with a capacity of 2.1 million tons and more than 140 years of limestone cement reserves, and four terminals: three in the Houston metropolitan area and one terminal in Beaumont, Texas.

Serge Schmidt, Ash Grove President, stated the acquisition represents a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy. "Securing these resources bolsters Ash Grove's status in Texas and amplifies our presence in a rapidly expanding market. The Hunter facility's high-quality assets align with our long-term focused growth plans. These assets will also enable us to participate more significantly in Texas as we pursue our vision to develop sustainable solutions that build, connect and improve our world."

Overall, the facilities purchased by CRH for $2.1 billion include the Hunter plant and terminals placed in the Americas Cement (Ash Grove) business and 20 concrete plants, serving the Austin and San Antonio markets, placed in the American Materials business.

About Ash Grove:

Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry. For over 142 years, we have provided cementitious materials to construct the highways, bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, homes, and other structures fundamental to the nation's economic vitality and quality of life. As one of the largest cement producers in North America, Ash Grove ships cement from 13 cement plants and has a network of 47 terminals. Ash Grove is known for quality, reliability, and a commitment to safety. 

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About CRH:

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies.

A Fortune 500 company, CRH's shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

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The new cement mill will transform the Durkee Plant, enabling it to produce low-carbon cement to meet the growing market demand for sustainable building materials. It will support multiple markets across the region by increasing capacity with no net increase in carbon emissions.

"The transition to low carbon cement production and reducing our environmental footprint is a top priority for Ash Grove Cement. We are always seeking new ways to improve our sustainability performance while providing high-quality cement solutions to our customers. This state-of-the-art finish mill at our Durkee plant will strengthen Ash Grove's position as a leader in low-carbon cement across the Western United States," stated Ash Grove President Serge Schmidt.

Low-carbon cements are a more sustainable solution that can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30%. These products have been used globally for more than 20 years and are recognized by multiple state DOTs, AASHTO, FHWA, FAA, ASTM, and ACI regulatory agencies. They are also essential to meeting goals defined in the .

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About Ash Grove

Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry.  For over 141 years, we have provided cementitious materials to construct the highways, bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, homes, and other structures fundamental to the nation's economic vitality and quality of life. Ash Grove ships cement from twelve cement plants and its network of terminals located throughout the Midwest, Texas, Florida, the Western United States, and Canada and is one of the largest cement producers in North America. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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]]>Ash Grove to Build New Low-Carbon Cement Mill in Durkee, OregonShyla CoffelMon, 15 May 2023 16:04:00 +0000/newsroom/fkjqps9dgr3cd4ux2nl14797qrh7qz-tntec644ae844d5189865c8084993:644ae8e0d5189865c8086111:65676f17071da62f0bf92577The Ash Grove Foreman Cement Plant in Arkansas has been selected to receive funding for an integrated Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study as part of a U.S. Government program to support the development of community-informed integrated carbon capture, transport, and storage projects. In September 2022, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $189 million in funding as part of the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED) to accelerate the implementation of integrated carbon capture and storage technologies (CCS) across the U.S.OCED has selected eight projects, including the Ash Grove Foreman Cement Plant. The project team, led by Southern States Energy Board, will execute and complete front-end engineering and design FEED studies for an integrated CSS system at the Ash Grove Foreman Cement Plant, supporting the reduction of CO2 emissions associated with cement manufacturing.Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is committed to reducing its emissions and improving the plant's sustainability performance. It is an active promoter of the circular economy and has ambitious 2030 carbon reduction targets in place.The Foreman FEED project will be carried out over a 24-month period with an overall project budget of $15.2 million.Project and Vendor Team MembersThe project team comprises Advanced Resources International, Ash Grove Cement (site host), Crescent Resource Information, and Southern States Energy Board.Air Liquide, Environmental Resource Management, and Sargent & Lundy will participate in the Project as vendors, while Talos will join as an industry stakeholder.About the Office of Clean Energy DemonstrationsOCED was established to accelerate clean energy technologies and fill a critical innovation gap on the path to achieving our nation’s climate goals of net zero emissions by 2050. OCED’s mission is to deliver clean energy demonstration projects at scale in partnership with the private sector to accelerate deployment, market adoption, and the equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system. Visit to learn more.

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About Ash Grove

Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry.  For over 141 years, we have provided cementitious materials to construct the highways, bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, homes, and other structures fundamental to the nation's economic vitality and quality of life. Ash Grove ships cement from twelve cement plants and its network of terminals located throughout the Midwest, Texas, Florida, the Western United States, and Canada and is one of the largest cement producers in North America. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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]]>Ash Grove Foreman Plant Awarded DOE CO2 Capture and Storage Cooperative AgreementJohn StoreyFri, 28 Jan 2022 20:23:00 +0000/newsroom/blog-post-title-three-9dht5-dy8sb-yzrct644ae844d5189865c8084993:644ae8e0d5189865c8086111:644ae8e0d5189865c8086114Port Manatee, Florida, January 28, 2022 -- Leading cement supplier Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company (formerly Suwannee American Cement in Florida), will unveil its brand-new state-of-the-art ship unloader with its first shipment of FDOT approved fly ash to its . A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the terminal's grand re-opening will be held on February 7, 2022.

This maiden shipment completes the Phase 1 transformation project at Port Manatee, which began in early 2021. The project will improve Ash Grove’s capacity to import cement, slag, and fly ash to meet customers' existing and future needs in the Florida and South Georgia markets.

The offloading of the fly ash will utilize Ash Grove’s Ship Unloader at the terminal. The largest Mobile Pneumatic Ship Unloader built, has twin 800 hp blowers, 120’ suction arm, and can offload a dry bulk vessel at a very high rate while maintaining maximum efficiency and minimizing environmental impact by eliminating dust emissions. This machine was custom built for Ash Grove by FLSmidth to meet their specific needs.

The infrastructure improvements and new technology will also increase efficiency and improve environmental performance at the strategically located Port Manatee terminal, leveraging its existing silo capacity and complementing the capabilities of Ash Grove’s cement plants in Sumterville and Branford.

“This shipment will help meet Ash Grove’s growing demand for cementitious materials in Florida. The upgrades at Port Manatee import terminal demonstrate Ash Grove’s commitment to being the leading cement provider in the region and improving the environmental effects of our products in the areas we serve,” said Ash Grove Regional President Monica Manolas.

About Ash Grove

Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry, known for its commitment to safety, quality, and reliability. For over 140 years, Ash Grove has provided portland and masonry cements to construct the highways and bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, and single-and multi-family homes core to the nation’s economic vitality and quality of life.

CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business globally, employing 77,000 people at 3,100 operating locations in 29 countries. It is also the largest building materials business in North America.

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The upgrade project includes the addition of a high capacity FLS / Kovako ship unloader at the terminal, together with the upgrade of existing material transfer and electrical systems, and the addition of self-loading capabilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2021, with the improved facility in full operation by the end of that year.

The infrastructure improvements and new technology will also increase efficiency and improve environmental performance at the strategically located Port Manatee terminal, leveraging its existing silo capacity and complementing the capabilities of Ash Grove’s cement plants in Sumtervilleand Branford.

“The underlying fundamentals in the Florida market are positive with good population and employment growth. The upgrade of the Port Manatee import terminal will expand our capabilities and strengthen our ability to meet growing demand in the region,” said Grove Regional President, Monica Manolas.

About Ash Grove

Ash Grove, ACRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry, known for its commitment to safety, quality, and reliability. For over 137 years, Ash Grove has provided portland and masonry cements to construct the highways and bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, and single-and multi-family homes core to the nation’s economic vitality and quality of life. In 2019, Ash Grove shipped over 14million tons of cement from its plants and network of terminals located across the United States and Canada, making it one of the largest cement producers inNorth America. CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 79,200 people at c.3,100 operating locations in 30 countries. It is also the largest building materials business in North America. For more information, please visit: www.ashgrove.com