Mexico: Cooperativa La Cruz Azul’s plant in Hidalgo is preparing to restart production, with the goal of recovering production levels it recorded prior to 2021, according to La Jornada which cited a statement by the company. The company regained control of the cement plant in May 2026 after a five-year internal dispute ended in February 2026. It said in May 2026 that rehabilitation of the plant was expected to be completed within three months. It had previously halted production in 2021. It said that it expects to achieve a 17% growth in cement production by the end of 2026.
“This plant has historical significance because it represents not only our origins, but also those of the cement industry in Mexico. We are completing our testing phase and have followed a very strict programme to ensure that production maintains our quality standards,” said chair of the board Victor Velázquez.