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Tank-Weld and Caribbean Cement confirm distribution deal
24 November 2015Jamaica: Caribbean Cement Company (CCC) and Tank-Weld Metals have come to an agreement for Tank-Weld Metals to distribute locally-produced Carib Cement to the Jamaican market.
The companies said that, while the agreement is aimed at maximising the resources of both companies, it will also 'enhance efficiencies, create local jobs and be beneficial to customers, the travelling public and the environment.' The value of the deal was not shared. It is estimated, however, that through this partnership, CCC now has near 100% of the local market for cement.
The release further said that, to enhance efficiencies in a logistics-driven economy, both companies have identified an opportunity to pioneer domestic maritime transport of a locally manufactured product. Carib Cement will be transported by sea from the CCC Rockfort Pier to the TW Metals Rio Bueno Port in Trelawny for further distribution to the northern-based construction market using Tank-Weld's distribution capabilities.
The companies have said that the agreement will 'have social and environmental benefits as the use of maritime freight will see less wear and tear on the roads, less frustration for the travelling public and less pollution in the air, through the reduction in traversing across the island by road of bulky and heavy cargo.'
The companies also believe that this agreement will benefit the Jamaican consumer, as well as the local economy, as it increases domestic cement production, yielding greater production efficiencies, increasing the use of assets, boosting the local market and using more indigenous resources.
Spain: Cemex has opened a new distribution centre in Rubi, Catalonia. Cemex Spain CEO Jaime Ruiz de Haro and Rubi Mayor Carme Garcia cut the ribbon on the new facility. The centre will distribute cement and other construction materials.
"We are the top producer of white cement in the world and the number three producer of grey cement. Centres like this allow us to get closer (to our customers) and improve our offerings," said Ruiz de Haro.
Cemex expects sales to hit Euro250m in 2014 in Spain. It employs about 200 people in the country.