CEMEX has two terminals in Haiti which supplies almost 70% of the local market. Today, CEMEX and CHF International are working together to train young Haitians to make better concrete blocks.
CEMEX, the third largest cement maker in the world, is based in Monterrey, Mexico. Founded in 1906 at its lone facility in Northern Mexico, CEMEX today maintains production facilities in more than 50 countries. Throughout the years, its focus on reducing costs, standardizing business processes, technology and organizational structure has transformed this company into a key player in the world cement business.
In the past, Haitians made concrete blocks that were of low quality. CEMEX is teaching these men how to make exact measurements of good quality water and sand in the cement mix.
CEMEX is also providing the proper technology to mix the cement: Bicycle powered mixers instead of mixing the cement on the ground.
Pretty soon, there will be many strong cyclists in Haiti to compete in the Tour de France.
Will CEMEX capitalize greatly on the future Haiti reconstruction? Since CEMEX is local and they have established a great rapport and training regimen with the local populace, it appears that CEMEX will surely be in the thick of things.
Recently the Haiti reconstruction fund approved US$65 million for rebuilding damages homes and homes in Port-au-Prince.
We both had the same thought when we heard about the bicycle mixers:
ReplyDeleteHere is my take: http://cementtrust.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/haiti-may-field-a-strong-bicycle-olympic-team/
Super. I love your video. Thanks for your great work.
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