US: Buzzi Unicem USA’s Maryneal cement plant in Texas hit a production record of 1.03Mt of clinker and 1.18Mt of cement in 2022. The figures were more than 4% over the year’s budgeted figures. The plant says it achieved the result through consistent communication and a positive culture. Managers at the unit also shared updated production figures at daily meetings, kept all employees actively engaged and created an encouraging atmosphere. The plant has set new goals for 2023.
Antonio Corea Cruz, Operations Manager at the plant, said, “We’ve implemented strategies to keep reliable assets which allow the team members to work on continuous improvement. This affects the efficiency and productivity of all aspects of the plant.”