Cemex Philippines, Company

Founded in 1906, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. (CEMEX) is one of the three largest cement companies in the world, with approximately 80 million metric tons of annual production capacity. CEMEX is a leading global producer and marketer of cement and ready-mix products, with operations primarily concentrated in the world's most dynamic cement markets across four continents. CEMEX has operations in 30 countries and trade relations with more than 60 countries around the globe through its extensive network of distribution centers and marine terminals. Through its operating subsidiaries and affiliates, CEMEX is engaged in the production, distribution, marketing and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and clinker. The company is the leading producer of white cement and the largest trader of cement and clinker in the world. CEMEX combines a deep knowledge of the local markets with its global network and information technology systems to provide world-class products and services to its customers, from individual homebuilders to large industrial contractors. In 1997, CEMEX entered Asia, through the Philippines, by buying into Rizal Cement Company, Inc. In 1999, CEMEX Philippines Group of Companies (CEMEX Philippines) bought into APO Cement Corporation, whose plant is based in Naga, Cebu, making them the second largest cement producer in the country. In June, the rehabilitation of the APO 1 plant was completed. Three months later, the plant of Solid Cement Corporation, received their ISO 9002 certification. The millennium year 2000 ushered in many more milestones for CEMEX Philippines local and regional operations. In March, APO Cement Corporation received their ISO 9002. That same month, CEMEX Philippines began supplying cement to other countries in Asia. The Philippine operations, through Solid Cement Corporation and APO Cement Corporation have received respectively their ISO 14001 certifications also in 2000.