Workplace safety remains a key operational consideration for cement manufacturers, where production activities involve heavy equipment, material handling and industrial processes.
Cemex received two Chairman's Safety Performance Awards from the American Cement Association for its Balcones Cement Plant in New Braunfels, Texas, and Clinchfield Cement Plant in Clinchfield, Georgia.
The awards recognize cement facilities with strong safety records based on total case incidence rates reported to the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The 2026 recognition programme evaluates safety performance from 2025.
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Cemex's Victorville Cement Plant in California received the ACA Outreach Award for activities focused on strengthening relationships with local stakeholders and supporting community programmes in the High Desert region.
The plant's 2025 initiatives included environmental stewardship, STEM education, workforce development and partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and residents.
Activities included restoring pollinator and fruit tree gardens, organizing educational workshops on cement manufacturing and mining, arranging career pathway visits and supporting local schools and public spaces.
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The three facilities were formally recognized during the American Cement Association's Fall Committee and Council Meetings on Nov. 11 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The recognition covers two operational areas: workplace safety and community engagement. The safety awards acknowledge plant-level performance, while the outreach recognition highlights activities connecting cement operations with surrounding communities.
The awards highlight how cement plant performance extends beyond production output to include workforce protection and relationships with local communities. For construction materials producers, maintaining strong safety practices and community engagement can support responsible plant operations and long-term relationships with stakeholders.
Source: Cemex.
