Following the decision to reopen the Oural plant in Galicia, Spain, operated by Votorantim Cimentos-owned Cementos Cosmos, after a four-year stop and previously earmarked for closure, the works is scheduled to restart production next year.

The reopening of the plant is expected to lead to 40 new jobs at the site in addition to 50 fixed subcontracts and 300 indirect jobs. Some 1800 job applications for the first 25 posts, which include electrical and electronic technicians, mechanical and chemical engineers as well as vocational training graduates, have been received. From December onwards, the new staff will received induction into their new employer followed by theoretical and practical training at the plant.