Tag: Balcones Quarry

Photo: P&Q Staff

Quarry Faces: January 2024

January 19, 2024By

P&Q representatives attended Komatsu’s Quarry Days, Sandvik and Dyno Nobel’s Quarry Academy and several state association meetings before the end of 2023. Check out photos from these events.

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Cemex was named to the Texan by Nature 20 for the fourth-straight year for its sustainability and conservation efforts. Photo: Cemex USA

Cemex named to Texan by Nature 20

November 14, 2022By

This is the fourth-consecutive year that Cemex has been recognized by Texan by Nature for its sustainability and conservation efforts.

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Photo: P&Q Staff

Quarry Faces: January 2022

January 19, 2022By

Check out photos from Quarry Academy 2021 in San Antonio, which included a tour of Cemex Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas.

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CEMEX USA was named to the Texan by Nature 20 for the third-straight year, for their efforts in conservation and sustainability. Photo: CEMEX USA

Cemex USA again named to Texan by Nature 20

November 4, 2021By

Cemex USA was recognized for the third straight year for its commitment to conservation and leadership in sustainability.

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The fully automated water recycling system uses and recycles about 14,000 gallons of water per minute to separate sand fines. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Cemex honored for conservation efforts in Texas

October 27, 2020By

Cemex was named for the second straight year to the Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an initiative honoring the best work in conservation from companies with operations in Texas.

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Sandvik, Dyno Nobel host Quarry Academy

November 19, 2018By

Quarry Academy, the annual seminar co-hosted by Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology and Dyno Nobel, wrapped up its 14th installment in San Antonio.

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Cemex celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Balcones Quarry

Cemex’s Balcones Quarry celebrates 50 years

September 24, 2018By

The producer celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, holding an event to mark the facility’s milestone.

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Photo courtesy of Cemex USA.

Cemex acquires Blue Star Materials’ Texas quarry

September 13, 2018By

Cemex USA completed a purchase agreement with Blue Star Materials, acquiring the company’s turn-key, fully-operational aggregate quarry in Chico, Texas.

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Cemex USA supplying aggregate for Miami warehouse

August 10, 2018By

Cemex USA is supplying nearly 300,000 tons of aggregate for the new Carrie Meek Warehouse/Nebula complex near Miami.

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