Maintenance began on July 4 and culminated on July 23, when the raw flour was fed into the oven. It is worth mentioning that the process was carried out without injury or suspension incidents.
In Costa Rica and Guatemala, the new lessons learned and success factors have significantly strengthened the work of the multidisciplinary teams.
The operational achievement in the Central American country allows the company to meet the clinker production and operational performance challenges, which have been set in order to achieve sustainability and consolidate efficient processes.
Cementos Progreso’s incursion into Costa Rica marks an important milestone in the history of the Guatemalan company, which seeks to create shared value in the regional market.
Adherence to its sustainability strategy, a framework for all its activities, is vital to achieving its goals of being an employer of choice, a preferred supplier, an environmental leader, and a responsible citizen, thus contributing to improving the quality of life of all Costa Ricans.
The company has set the goal of becoming a leader in the Costa Rican construction materials market, with a promise of support, quality and service.
Cementos Progreso Costa Rica has one cement plant, one grinding mill, seven ready-mix concrete plants, one aggregate quarry, and one distribution center.
